Fragrance comparison

Prada Candy Florale vs Free Yourself

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,054 ratings analysed

5 wins

Prada Candy Florale

Prada

3.652,051 votes

Rank #32,196 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Free Yourself

The Dua Brand

2.673 votes

Rank #72,098 AmberFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prada Candy Florale takes 5 of 5 categories.

Prada Candy Florale
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Free Yourself
Choose it for a amber and floral character.

Prada Candy Florale5/5

Free Yourself0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Prada Candy FloralePrada

Free YourselfThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 2,051 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

2,051 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityPrada Candy Florale

SillagePrada Candy Florale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value0

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

honey80%

citrus70%

sweet60%

caramel50%

amber100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

honey61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, honey and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Limoncello

Heart2-3 hrs

Peony

Base3-5 hrs

HoneyCaramelMuskBenzoin

Notes

OsmanthusBergamotAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinJasmineCaramelAmberHoneyMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleLongest dry-down: 3-5 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night15

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,196

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPrada Candy FloraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Free Yourself by The Dua Brand is a dense gourmand blend that pairs heavy sweetness with dark resinous wood. It launches with thick golden honey and rich caramel, cut slightly by a brief flash of bergamot citrus. As the overt sugar settles, a floral layer of osmanthus and jasmine emerges, bridging the rich opening int…

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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 Florale or Free Yourself?

Prada Candy Florale takes 5 of 5 categories. Prada Candy Florale is rated 3.65/5 from 2,051 votes; Free Yourself is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Prada Candy Florale for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Free Yourself for a amber and floral character.

Which lasts longer, Prada Candy Florale or Free Yourself?

Prada Candy Florale lasts longest (Prada Candy Florale 57/100, Free Yourself 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Prada Candy Florale or Free Yourself?

Prada Candy Florale projects furthest (Prada Candy Florale 53/100, Free Yourself 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Prada Candy Florale and Free Yourself smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, honey and sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin.

Is Prada Candy Florale or Free Yourself better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Prada Candy Florale and Free Yourself?

Prada Candy Florale has top notes of Limoncello, heart notes of Peony, a base of Honey, Caramel, Musk and Benzoin. Free Yourself features Osmanthus, Bergamot, Agarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin.