Prada Candy Florale vs A*Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A*Men takes 8 of 8 categories.
Prada Candy FloraleChoose it for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A*MenChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prada Candy Florale0/8
A*Men8/8
- Ratings & consensus
- A*Men
- Community sentiment
- A*Men
- Longevity
- A*Men
- Sillage & projection
- A*Men
- Value for money
- A*Men
- Versatility
- A*Men
- Note pyramid (duration)
- A*Men
- Fragranxe ranking
- A*Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Prada Candy FloralePradaA*MenMuglerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 2,051 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 10,654 votes
Have 73%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerA*MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
46%Like
7%Ok
24%Dislike
1%Hate
2,051 votes
47%Love
29%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
2%Hate
10,654 votes
Category winnerA*MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA*Men
SillageA*Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerA*MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fresh90%
honey80%
citrus70%
sweet60%
caramel50%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
vanilla77%
coffee69%
woody61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Limoncello
Heart2-3 hrs
Peony
Base3-5 hrs
HoneyCaramelMuskBenzoin
Top20-30 mins
LavenderMintFruity and Spicy NotesCorianderGreen NotesBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelPatchouliHoneyMilkCedarJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base8-12+ hrs
CoffeeVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinAmberSandalwoodMusk
Category winnerA*MenLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day100
Night15
Spring21
Summer11
Fall69
Winter100
Day44
Night100
Category winnerA*MenMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,196
PerfumerDaniela Andrier
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#719
PerfumerJacques Huclier
Launched—
Reviews209
Category winnerA*MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrada 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…
Reviews →Mugler A*Men is a legendary collision of cool aromatic herbs and dark sugary warmth. The first spray punches hard. Crisp peppermint and sharp lavender cut through the air with a brisk, almost metallic bite. Give it ten minutes. Once the initial shock settles, thick toasted caramel, earthy patchouli, and bitter roasted…
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, Prada Candy Florale or A*Men?
A*Men takes 8 of 8 categories. Prada Candy Florale is rated 3.65/5 from 2,051 votes; A*Men is rated 4.02/5 from 10,654 votes. Choose Prada Candy Florale for a floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A*Men for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Prada Candy Florale or A*Men?
A*Men lasts longest (A*Men 85/100, Prada Candy Florale 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Prada Candy Florale or A*Men?
A*Men projects furthest (A*Men 78/100, Prada Candy Florale 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Prada Candy Florale and A*Men smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin.
Is Prada Candy Florale or A*Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, A*Men is the stronger pick. For winter, A*Men is the stronger pick. Prada Candy Florale suits daytime wear; A*Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Prada Candy Florale and A*Men?
Prada Candy Florale has top notes of Limoncello, heart notes of Peony, a base of Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin. A*Men has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Fruity and Spicy Notes and Coriander, heart notes of Caramel, Patchouli, Honey and Milk, a base of Coffee, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.
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