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Prada Candy vs Carameleon

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

Updated 16,281 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carameleon takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Prada Candy

    Choose it for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

  • Carameleon

    Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Prada Candy2/7
Carameleon5/7
Ratings & consensus
Prada Candy
Community sentiment
Carameleon
Longevity
Carameleon
Sillage & projection
Carameleon
Value for money
Carameleon
Versatility
Carameleon
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Prada Candy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Prada CandyPrada
CarameleonAtelier Rayna
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes
Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
Category winnerPrada CandyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate

16,244 votes

41%Love
27%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
8%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCarameleonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityCarameleon

SillageCarameleon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value43
¤ Price value56
Category winnerCarameleonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
caramel100%
powdery90%
amber80%
sweet70%
vanilla60%
musky50%
sweet100%
caramel92%
coconut84%
nutty77%
tropical69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both caramel and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Caramel
Heart2-3 hrs
Powdery NotesMusk
Base5-7 hrs
BenzoinVanilla
Top
CaramelChestnutCoconut
Heart
PassionfruitAlmondTonka BeanMusk
Base
SandalwoodBenzoinAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesCaramel, Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla. 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
Day100
Night62
Spring55
Summer18
Fall100
Winter100
Day40
Night100
Category winnerCarameleonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex3
Women97
Men0
Unisex70
Women30
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrada CandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Carameleon by Atelier Rayna opens with heavy salted caramel, warm roasted chestnut, and dense coconut. As the initial sweetness settles, tart passionfruit and smooth tonka bean emerge before drying down into warm amber and vanilla. It shines on cold autumn evenings, delivering a rich dessert profile designed for fans …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Prada Candy or Carameleon?

Carameleon takes 5 of 7 categories. Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes; Carameleon is rated 3.78/5 from 37 votes. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Carameleon for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Prada Candy or Carameleon?

Carameleon lasts longest (Carameleon 83/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada Candy or Carameleon?

Carameleon projects furthest (Carameleon 75/100, Prada Candy 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Candy and Carameleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share caramel and sweet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Prada Candy or Carameleon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prada Candy and Carameleon?

Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla. Carameleon has top notes of Caramel, Chestnut and Coconut, heart notes of Passionfruit, Almond, Tonka Bean and Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.

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