Candy Dream
Ulric de VarensEau de Parfum2012
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Candy Dream vs. Touch of Woman
Is Candy Dream better than Touch of Woman?
Touch of Woman rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
SandalwoodVanilla
fruitysweetpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. 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 Candy Dream and Touch of Woman?
| Candy Dream | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2015 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Candy Dream and Touch of Woman smell?
Candy Dream
Tropical
Fruity
Sweet
Coconut
Floral
Fresh
Powdery
Touch of Woman
Vanilla
Powdery
White Floral
Sweet
Woody
Fruity
Citrus
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Candy Dream and Touch of Woman share?
Top
NutmegVanilla
PeachBergamot
Heart
Raspberry
White Flowers
Base
SandalwoodTonka Bean
VanillaSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
VanillaTonka Bean
Vanilla
Fruity Notes
Raspberry
Peach
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Candy Dream and Touch of Woman work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Candy Dream or Touch of Woman?
| Candy Dream | Touch of Woman | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Candy Dream and Touch of Woman?
The gourmand sweet spot, sweet enough to satisfy, warm enough to keep it interesting. This isn't a fragrance that needs to prove anything. It's the one you reach for when you want to smell good.Candy Dream
La Rive earned an 8.8 for value and people notice. The sweetness here isn't aggressive. It's the kind that makes you lean in. Lasts through a full workday without reaching for the bottle again.Touch of Woman
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