Candy Love

Candy Love by Escada is a bright, sweet, and slightly tart gourmand fragrance that opens with a crisp, juicy candy apple note, leading into a soft, creamy vanilla and whipped cream base with a subtle rose. The scent is youthful and playful, evoking a sugary, cotton candy-like apple with a lightly lactic quality, making it feel both fresh and indulgent. It's most effective as a casual, uplifting scent suitable for spring and summer, with an intimate sillage that stays close to the skin. The fragrance performs as expected—linear and straightforward, not evolving dramatically—though its longevity and projection are generally weak to moderate, requiring reapplication for consistent presence. The bottle’s heart-shaped design is adored by some for its kitchy, girly aesthetic, while others find it overly childish. Overall, it's a safe, fragrant blind buy for fans of sweet, fruity gourmands that appreciate clean, easy-to-wear scents with minimal depth. It won't intimidate or surprise, but it stands well among similar offerings like Kayali Eden Juicy Apple or Ariana Grande’s Thank U Next 2.0, particularly if you're drawn to a more playful, creamier tone. For those who value affordability and a charming aesthetic, it’s a strong option—but if you seek a longer-lasting or more unique signature scent, it may fall short.