Hard Candy
Aaron Terence HughesEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Hard Candy vs. Carlisle
Is Hard Candy better than Carlisle?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
VanillaPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodNutmeg
sweetvanillafruityfresh spicywoody
This match is computed by our similarity model. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Hard Candy and Carlisle?
| Hard Candy | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Aaron Terence Hughes | Quentin Bisch |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hard Candy and Carlisle smell?
Hard Candy
Sweet
Vanilla
Aromatic
Fruity
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Lavender
Carlisle
Vanilla
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Fruity
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hard Candy and Carlisle share?
Top
LavenderMintMandarin OrangeLemon
NutmegGreen AppleBergamotElemi resinSaffron
Heart
VanillaTonka BeanStrawberryHoneyNutmeg
Tonka BeanRoseOsmanthusDavanaMarine NotesMossViolet
Base
OudPatchouliSandalwood
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVanillaCardamomMyrrhAmberWoods
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Tonka BeanVanillaMyrrh
Woody Notes
OudSandalwood
SandalwoodGuaiac WoodWoods
Floral Notes
Lavender
RoseOsmanthusViolet
Spicy Notes
Nutmeg
NutmegCardamomSaffron
Citric Notes
Mandarin OrangeLemon
Bergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Strawberry
Green Apple
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
Davana
Where they fit
When and where do Hard Candy and Carlisle work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hard Candy or Carlisle?
| Hard Candy | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hard Candy and Carlisle?
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
Bold sweetness with a spicy kickback, tonka and vanilla carry the weight but saffron and davana keep it from tipping into dessert territory. It's warm without being heavy.Carlisle
The hunt
Where to buy Hard Candy and Carlisle
| Hard Candy | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 oz | — | $317.33ecosmetics |
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