Fragrance comparison

Mareos vs Prada Candy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16,261 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mareos

Sandalia

4.8217 votes

Rank #29,242 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%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?

Mareos takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mareos
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prada Candy
Choose it for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mareos4/5

Prada Candy1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MareosSandalia

Prada CandyPrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerMareosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

33%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

16,244 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMareos

SillageMareos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPrada CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

balsamic48%

sweet30%

caramel100%

powdery90%

amber80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

musky50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincenseSaffron

Heart

AmberWhite AmberMyrrhCaramel

Base

BenzoinVanillaMuskCistus Incanus

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 season

Spring14

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day57

Night100

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex30

Women20

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMareosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mareos by Sandalia opens with dry frankincense and bittersweet saffron before settling into a dense heart of myrrh, amber, and golden caramel. As the fragrance warms on skin, benzoin, vanilla, and cistus create a smooth balsamic glow. It fits cold winter evenings, wool coats, and intimate indoor gatherings.

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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, Mareos or Prada Candy?

Mareos takes 4 of 5 categories. Mareos is rated 4.82/5 from 17 votes; Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes. Choose Mareos for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mareos or Prada Candy?

Mareos lasts longest (Mareos 76/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mareos or Prada Candy?

Projection is very close: Mareos 50/100, Prada Candy 48/100 for sillage.

Do Mareos and Prada Candy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Benzoin, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Mareos or Prada Candy better for summer or winter?

Mareos suits evening wear; Prada Candy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mareos and Prada Candy?

Mareos has top notes of Frankincense and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, White Amber, Myrrh and Caramel, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Musk and Cistus Incanus. Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla.