Fragrance comparison

Prada Candy vs Elysia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16,263 ratings analysed

Prada Candy

Prada

3.7616,244 votes

Rank #30,854 CaramelPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Elysia

M by Zhor

4.3419 votes

Rank #30,624 SweetVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Prada Candy
Choose it for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Elysia
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Prada Candy1/5

Elysia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prada CandyPrada

ElysiaM by Zhor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 16,244 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.34/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerElysiaRating 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

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityElysia

SillageElysia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPrada CandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

powdery90%

amber80%

sweet70%

vanilla60%

musky50%

sweet100%

vanilla88%

powdery77%

caramel65%

musky53%

amber42%

Scent match79%Very similar · both sweet, powdery and caramel

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

SugarCaramel

Heart

Bourbon VanillaWhite Orchid

Base

VanillaMuskBenzoin

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

Spring63

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,854

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerElysiaHigher 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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Elysia by M by Zhor is a modern gourmand scent launched in 2024. It centers on a prominent caramel and sugar opening that transitions into a heart of bourbon vanilla and white orchid. On skin, the base of musk and benzoin creates a warm, powdery finish that works well for both men and women during cooler days.

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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, Prada Candy or Elysia?

Elysia takes 4 of 5 categories. Prada Candy is rated 3.76/5 from 16,244 votes; Elysia is rated 4.34/5 from 19 votes. Choose Prada Candy for a caramel and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Elysia for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Prada Candy or Elysia?

Elysia lasts longest (Elysia 77/100, Prada Candy 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada Candy or Elysia?

Elysia projects furthest (Elysia 64/100, Prada Candy 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Candy and Elysia smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Musk, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is Prada Candy or Elysia better for summer or winter?

Prada Candy suits daytime wear; Elysia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Prada Candy and Elysia?

Prada Candy has top notes of Caramel, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Musk, a base of Benzoin and Vanilla. Elysia has top notes of Sugar and Caramel, heart notes of Bourbon Vanilla and White Orchid, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.