Fragrance comparison

Phoenix vs Prada Candy Florale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,074 ratings analysed

4 wins

Phoenix

Maori Collection

3.8723 votes

Rank #40,836 SweetVanilla

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Prada Candy Florale

Prada

3.652,051 votes

Rank #32,196 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 4 of 6 categories.

Phoenix
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Prada Candy Florale
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Phoenix4/6

Prada Candy Florale2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PhoenixMaori Collection

Prada Candy FloralePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 8%Want 36%

3.65/ 5 · 2,051 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

22%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

2,051 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value43

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

caramel84%

powdery77%

floral69%

rose61%

floral100%

fresh90%

honey80%

citrus70%

sweet60%

caramel50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NeroliMandarin OrangeGrapefruitLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaBulgarian RosePeonyBenzoinThymeMintLily-of-the-Valley

Base4 to 6 hours

CaramelVanillaBrown sugarMuskCoumarinSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Limoncello

Heart2-3 hrs

Peony

Base3-5 hrs

HoneyCaramelMuskBenzoin

Category winnerPhoenixLongest dry-down: 4 to 6 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,836

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#32,196

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phoenix by Maori Collection is a sweet floral fruity fragrance that merges bright citrus with a rich, dessert-like dry-down. It opens with an energetic burst of lemon, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and neroli, creating a vibrant, tangy start. Soon, the scent softens into a powdery floral heart of mimosa, Bulgarian rose…

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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, Phoenix or Prada Candy Florale?

Phoenix takes 4 of 6 categories. Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes; Prada Candy Florale is rated 3.65/5 from 2,051 votes. Choose Phoenix for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Prada Candy Florale for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Phoenix or Prada Candy Florale?

Phoenix lasts longest (Phoenix 67/100, Prada Candy Florale 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Phoenix or Prada Candy Florale?

Projection is very close: Phoenix 55/100, Prada Candy Florale 53/100 for sillage.

Do Phoenix and Prada Candy Florale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Peony, Benzoin, Caramel and Musk.

Is Phoenix or Prada Candy Florale better for summer or winter?

Phoenix suits daytime wear; Prada Candy Florale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Phoenix and Prada Candy Florale?

Phoenix has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Benzoin, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Brown sugar and Musk. Prada Candy Florale has top notes of Limoncello, heart notes of Peony, a base of Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin.