Prada will launch La Femme Prada and L’Homme Prada, a new fragrance duo…
Prada Infusion de Mimosa ~ new fragrance
Prada has launched Infusion de Mimosa, a new addition to the Les Infusions de Prada collection. Like the others in the series, Infusion de Mimosa was developed by perfumer Daniela Andrier…
Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano ~ new fragrances
Bottega Veneta will launch the Parco Palladiano collection in May. The six luxury unisex fragrances are designed to trace a walk in the gardens of the Villa Capra La Rotonda (designed by Andrea Palladio), near Vicenza. The fragrances were developed by perfumers Michel Almairac, Daniela Andrier and Alexis Dadier…
Prada Candy Kiss ~ fragrance review
Before we review Prada Candy Kiss, let’s ruminate for a moment on wit in perfume. We often hear fragrance described as pretty, sexy, moving, dark, moody, and just plain gorgeous, but it isn’t often thought of as witty. Yet perfume can definitely pack wit. A witty fragrance says, “I’m over-the-top, and I know it. Go ahead, laugh with me, but you have to admit I’m fabulous.”1
To me, Tauerville Fruitchouli Flash is witty — the name alone lets you in on the joke. Rochas Tocade’s raving overdose of vanilla and rose is witty. So is Prada Candy. Everything from Prada Candy’s bottle to its marketing to its name lets you know it’s an indulgence without a lot of nutrition. Somehow, it gains merit by laughing at itself. It’s a fun perfume.
Then we come to Prada Candy Kiss. Can a joke go too far…
Prada Candy Kiss ~ new fragrance
Prada will launch Candy Kiss, a new fragrance for women, next month. Candy Kiss is a flanker to 2011’s Prada Candy, and follows 2013’s Candy L’Eau and 2014’s Prada Candy Florale, as well as the Candy Kiss travel trio…