Fragrance comparison

Hermessence Ambre Narguile vs Prada Candy Florale

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7,004 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hermessence Ambre Narguile

Hermès · 2004

4.314,953 votes

Rank #181 SweetWarm Spicy

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Prada Candy Florale

Prada

3.652,051 votes

Rank #32,196 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Prada Candy Florale
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hermessence Ambre Narguile6/7

Prada Candy Florale1/7

Ratings & consensus: Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Community sentiment: Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Longevity: Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Sillage & projection: Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Value for money: Prada Candy Florale
Versatility: Hermessence Ambre Narguile
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hermessence Ambre Narguile

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Hermessence Ambre NarguileHermès

Prada Candy FloralePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 4,953 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 2,051 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerHermessence Ambre NarguileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

3,973 votes

22%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

2,051 votes

Category winnerHermessence Ambre NarguileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityHermessence Ambre Narguile

SillageHermessence Ambre Narguile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

honey61%

floral100%

fresh90%

honey80%

citrus70%

sweet60%

caramel50%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CinnamonHoneyRumCaramelTonka BeanVanillaBenzoinTobaccoLabdanumCoumarinSesameMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Limoncello

Heart2-3 hrs

Peony

Base3-5 hrs

HoneyCaramelMuskBenzoin

InformationalShared notesHoney, Caramel, Benzoin and Musk. Durations are only published for Prada Candy Florale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night15

Category winnerHermessence Ambre NarguileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women27

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#181

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2004

Reviews459

Overall rank#32,196

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHermessence Ambre NarguileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hermessence Ambre Narguile by Hermès smells like a warm, freshly baked apple tart pulled straight from the oven on a frosty evening. The scent opens with a lively splash of dark rum, sweet cinnamon spice, and golden honeycomb, creating a cozy aroma that instantly makes your mouth water. As it rests on your skin, the i…

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Prada Candy Florale takes an unexpected turn away from heavy bakery counters. The opening greets you with a sparkling burst of chilled limoncello sorbet. It is tart, sweet, and brisk. Within ten minutes, this zesty citrus settles into a fresh bouquet of ruffled pink peonies. The floral tone feels sheer, dewy, and thor…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hermessence Ambre Narguile or Prada Candy Florale?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile takes 6 of 7 categories. Hermessence Ambre Narguile is rated 4.31/5 from 4,953 votes; Prada Candy Florale is rated 3.65/5 from 2,051 votes. Choose Hermessence Ambre Narguile for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Prada Candy Florale for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hermessence Ambre Narguile or Prada Candy Florale?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile lasts longest (Hermessence Ambre Narguile 75/100, Prada Candy Florale 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hermessence Ambre Narguile or Prada Candy Florale?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile projects furthest (Hermessence Ambre Narguile 65/100, Prada Candy Florale 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hermessence Ambre Narguile and Prada Candy Florale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and honey accords. Common notes include Honey, Caramel, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Hermessence Ambre Narguile or Prada Candy Florale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hermessence Ambre Narguile is the stronger pick. For winter, Hermessence Ambre Narguile is the stronger pick. Prada Candy Florale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hermessence Ambre Narguile and Prada Candy Florale?

Hermessence Ambre Narguile features Cinnamon, Honey, Rum, Caramel and Tonka Bean. Prada Candy Florale has top notes of Limoncello, heart notes of Peony, a base of Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin.