Maltol & Cinnamon vs Prada Candy
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maltol & Cinnamon takes 6 of 7 categories.
Maltol & CinnamonChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Prada CandyChoose it for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Maltol & Cinnamon6/7
Prada Candy1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maltol & Cinnamon
- Community sentiment
- Maltol & Cinnamon
- Longevity
- Maltol & Cinnamon
- Sillage & projection
- Maltol & Cinnamon
- Value for money
- Maltol & Cinnamon
- Versatility
- Prada Candy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maltol & Cinnamon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Maltol & CinnamonMaison LabelPrada CandyPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
Category winnerMaltol & CinnamonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
184 votes
33%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
16,244 votes
Category winnerMaltol & CinnamonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaltol & Cinnamon
SillageMaltol & Cinnamon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaltol & CinnamonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
cinnamon84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
amber61%
caramel100%
powdery90%
amber80%
sweet70%
vanilla60%
musky50%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MaltolCaramelWalnut
Heart
CinnamonRed CurrantBlackberry
Base
BenzoinVanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
Caramel
Heart2-3 hrs
Powdery NotesMusk
Base5-7 hrs
BenzoinVanilla
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Prada Candy, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring17
Summer10
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night62
Category winnerPrada CandyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,614
PerfumerAngela Ciampagna
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#30,854
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaltol & CinnamonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaltol & Cinnamon by Maison Label is a gourmand fragrance that plays with warmth and spice. It features a prominent maltol and caramel opening that feels like walking past a bakery during the holidays. Designed for cooler weather, this unisex scent leans into a cozy, resinous dry-down of benzoin and vanilla that stays…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Maltol & Cinnamon or Prada Candy?
Maltol & Cinnamon takes 6 of 7 categories. Maltol & Cinnamon is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes; Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes. Choose Maltol & Cinnamon for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maltol & Cinnamon or Prada Candy?
Maltol & Cinnamon lasts longest (Maltol & Cinnamon 74/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maltol & Cinnamon or Prada Candy?
Maltol & Cinnamon projects furthest (Maltol & Cinnamon 63/100, Prada Candy 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maltol & Cinnamon and Prada Candy smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Caramel, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk.
Is Maltol & Cinnamon or Prada Candy better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maltol & Cinnamon is the stronger pick. For winter, Maltol & Cinnamon is the stronger pick. Prada Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maltol & Cinnamon and Prada Candy?
Maltol & Cinnamon has top notes of Maltol, Caramel and Walnut, heart notes of Cinnamon, Red Currant and Blackberry, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.
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