Wild Candy by Mancera

Pure summer scent: coconut, frangipani, and a sweet chocolate that makes it unique. It’s not overpowering or legendary, but it’s beautiful, creamy, and wonderful to wear. The chocolate really makes the difference. Lasts 4 to 5 hours.

First impression! Wow, it’s delicious 🥹. At first, it smells like strong frangipani, kind of like Yves Rocher’s MONOI, and within 5 seconds it shifts to a Butterfinger-style chocolate with roasted peanut butter that lasts 3-5 minutes. Then come the fruits, rose, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk. I don’t detect coconut. It’s a tasty little treat, not overly cloying. Since I hate sweet perfumes, I like this one because it’s not that sweet. It’s not a big deal due to its simplicity; it smells like a catalog entry, but it’s as good as the Will Smith song. I tested it with 7 sprays: pleasant and feminine scent, but I didn’t perceive any coconut. Poor longevity, about 4 hours. Low sillage and projection, barely skin-scent after the first hour. I think it’s not worth it for a simple scent you can get cheaper. I’ll update again if it muddies more.

Beautiful. On my skin, it smells like Coco Vanille with iris. Sillage and longevity are medium-low, but the scent is incredibly delicious.

I agree with the previous reviews. It’s hard to describe: it’s like chocolate fondue and fruits, an expensive body cream. I bought it blind, and at first it left me cold, no fireworks. Over time, I’ve grown to like it; it’s different from what I’m used to and delightful, although it’s not my favorite from the Mancera house. I expected more chocolate, but I barely noticed it at first. It’s like a mousse for the body, expensive, sexy, and different. As it dries, it takes time to arrive but resembles Velvet Vanille due to the typical Mancera overdose of musk. Is it worth having both? Yes, if you enjoy hyper-sweet aromas, although they are different at the start and middle, but the same at the end. I feel this one is more natural than Velvet, which is a beast in longevity, but more synthetic than Wild Candy. I bought it at a good price and I’m not complaining. They say it’s winter due to the sweetness, and it is, but it’s also an exotic summer cocktail for night. Good projection and longevity, but nothing compared to my Coco Vanille, which is a final delight of vanilla soufflé and white flowers. I have many milliliters left to decide if I’ll repurchase, but I predict no, because it doesn’t kill me personally. Others don’t seem to find it gourmand either, probably due to the sweet and fruity musk in the dry down. There are better ones from this house to discover.

I like it a lot. Although it’s compared to tropical flowers and vanilla, it’s more complex. It’s not elegant, but it is high quality, relaxed, and informal. The opening isn’t alcoholic; it’s delicious and almost edible, like Nutella or chocolate with nuts. Soon it develops tropical floral nuances, with frangipani as the star. In the end, it becomes musky. In summer, I notice the tropical side more; in winter, the creamy side. It’s versatile: cozy in the cold and delicious in spring or summer nights. Good projection and lasts about 10 hours. It’s cheerful, well-blended, and great for informal situations where you want to feel quality. It’s not extremely novel or seductive, but it’s for enjoying without pretension. Screw-top cap. Scent 8.5/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8/10, Value 7/10, Packaging 7.5/10. Would I buy it again? Yes.

I wanted to own it because I adore my Manceras. The citrus, frangipani, vanilla, and salt really come through. It smells similar to Coco Vanille, but more citrusy, fresh, and salty. It didn’t surprise me, but I’m head over heels for Mancera thanks to their brutal longevity and projection.

I have a small vial (I don’t want to go bankrupt, haha). It’s very pleasant, but it doesn’t fit my personality. It’s sweet, highlighting the fruity chocolate pushed by the frangipani. It’s for cold days, with high longevity and noticeable sillage. Maybe I’m just going crazy, but it’s sexy, sexual, for wild occasions. A definite no for everyday use. 6/10.

So rich! Wild Candy is sweet, creamy, and velvety, with no shouty notes. Its evolution is linear and smells like luxurious body cream with little fruits, frangipani, milk chocolate, and coconut, all whipped like a mousse. It’s a light, distant chocolate. Maybe the frangipani and musk create that exotic yet cheerful sensation. I’d wear it during the day, while eating, or at work; it’s not elegant, but it’s fun and easy. It’s great for winter, autumn, or fresh spring days. It has brutal sillage and lasts about 11 hours. I love it, although on one friend it smells like chocolate and on another it has an acidic touch that I don’t sense. It varies depending on the skin. Scent: 8/10, Sillage: 9/10, Longevity: 9/10.