Fragrance comparison

Ilham vs Prada Candy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16,503 ratings analysed

6 wins

Ilham

SoOud

4.41259 votes

Rank #3,976 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Prada Candy

Prada

3.7616,244 votes

Rank #30,854 CaramelPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ilham takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ilham
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Prada Candy
Choose it for a caramel and powdery character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ilham6/7

Prada Candy0/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilham
Community sentiment: Ilham
Longevity: Ilham
Sillage & projection: Ilham
Value for money: Ilham
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ilham

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IlhamSoOud

Prada CandyPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 31%Had 16%Want 53%

3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerIlhamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

259 votes

33%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

16,244 votes

Category winnerIlhamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityIlham

SillageIlham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value43

Category winnerIlhamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

caramel100%

powdery90%

amber80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

musky50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both caramel, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelRed BerriesPeachSaffronLeather

Heart

Pink PepperLabdanumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesGinger

Base

VanillaAgarwood (Oud)BenzoinPatchouliMuskPeru Balsam

Top15-30 mins

Caramel

Heart2-3 hrs

Powdery NotesMusk

Base5-7 hrs

BenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk. Durations are only published for Prada Candy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex43

Women53

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIlhamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

SoOud Ilham opens with a heavy pour of warm caramel melted over tart red berries and sliced peach. Saffron and soft leather undercut the fruit, keeping the sweetness grounded in a dark, resinous frame. As the heart unfolds, pink pepper, cypriol oil, and earthy labdanum inject a woody spice that cuts through the initia…

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Prada Candy redefines sweet fragrances by throwing out sticky syrup in favor of cosmetic warmth. Do not expect carnival sugar. It opens with an unmistakable splash of toasted caramel. The sweetness feels airy and dry. Within minutes, silky powdery notes and pillowy musk take center stage, giving the blend a vintage va…

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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, Ilham or Prada Candy?

Ilham takes 6 of 7 categories. Ilham is rated 4.41/5 from 259 votes; Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes. Choose Ilham for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ilham or Prada Candy?

Ilham lasts longest (Ilham 75/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ilham or Prada Candy?

Ilham projects furthest (Ilham 73/100, Prada Candy 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ilham and Prada Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Caramel, Vanilla, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Ilham or Prada Candy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ilham is the stronger pick. For winter, Ilham is the stronger pick. Prada Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ilham and Prada Candy?

Ilham has top notes of Caramel, Red Berries, Peach and Saffron, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Labdanum, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin and Patchouli. Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.