What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and floral. Bergamot and clementine at the top, cotton candy and freesia in the middle and cotton candy and musk at the base.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Charm notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Candies Charm EDP
Candies is the house behind Charm EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
More from Candies
The house has 12 perfumes here, led by Vanilla Amber, Black and Berrylicious.
Charm longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Fine'ry. Magnetic Candy Fine'ry. and Shiseido Zen. Base notes like cotton candy and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Charm sillage
Projection is soft: people must be close to smell it. If you want others to notice it, use a few more sprays. Fine'ry. Magnetic Candy Fine'ry. and Shiseido Zen spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €28. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Fine'ry. Magnetic Candy Fine'ry. and Bath & Body Works In The Star.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by floral and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and floral smells and notes like cotton candy and cotton candy. Less obvious notes include orange, hibiscus and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.66 out of 5.
Charm dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Fine'ry. Magnetic Candy Fine'ry. (5 shared notes), Shiseido Zen (4 shared notes), Bath & Body Works In The Star (5 shared notes) and Natura Manga Rosa e Agua de Coco (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Shiseido Zen starts from €12.
Quick answers
Can I wear Charm to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.
Can men wear Charm?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.