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Candy by Michael Malul

Michael Malul· 2020· Eau de Parfum

Candy

Typically ~$90

Opens on citrus notes, settles into an amber-citrus base. A spring pick.

CitrusPowderyFloral

Perfumer: Roger Howell, Frank Voelkl

Scent profile

Top notes

Citrus notes Quince

Heart notes

Freesia Jasmine Rose

Base notes

Amber Musk Vanilla

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

71%

Spring

100%

Summer

85%

Fall

78%

Day

100%

Night

76%

Where

Office

96%

Casual

100%

Date

96%

Club

55%

Formal

93%

Performance

Longevitymoderate

Sillagemoderate

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting). Longevity and sillage reflect community reports.

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Sport

51%