Hard Candy
Aaron Terence HughesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Hard Candy vs. Besotted
Hard Candy rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Hard Candy | Besotted | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Aaron Terence Hughes | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Hard Candy
Sweet
Vanilla
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Lavender
Besotted
Citrus
White Floral
Amber
Vanilla
Fresh
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderMintMandarin OrangeLemon
BlackcurrantMelonSeaweed
Heart
VanillaTonka BeanStrawberryHoneyNutmeg
CyclamenJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base
OudPatchouliSandalwood
AmberMuskSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Hard Candy | Besotted | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the fragrance for people who want sweet but not simple. The opening splits opinions, mint and lavender cool enough to make you pause, but once the strawberry and honey arrive.Hard Candy
This one divides people on the seaweed. Some wrinkle their nose at first, that mineral, almost saline note doesn't play fair with the sweet fruit above it. But that's exactly the point.Besotted