52 community ratings

Hard Candy (2022)

2022UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
52 ratings

Aaron Terence Hughes Hard Candy is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent that sets citrus and lavender against strawberry, honey and vanilla; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Freshness leads the way and cools the head.

How does it perform?

From 51 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.6 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental

What does Hard Candy (2022) smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are rated strong, so it stays on the skin for a long time and carries well around the wearer. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards night-out and evening wear.

It opens with mandarin orange, lemon, orange and mint, a fresh citrus lift that lavender softens. In the heart, tonka bean, strawberry, vanilla and honey turn it creamy and sweet, with nutmeg adding a spicy edge. The base of oud, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a woody, slightly powdery floor.