Montale Lucky Candy by Olya Bar

Montale Lucky Candy has emerged as a fragrant confectionery perfume, perfectly encapsulating this year’s insatiable appetite for sugary. At first glance, Lucky Candy is a playful, almost whimsical addition to the Montale fragrance family. However, simply categorizing it as another sweet scent would be to overlook its multifaceted complexity. Montale Lucky Candy is a harmonious blend of floral, gourmand, and citrus elements, making it an intriguing choice for those eager to explore beyond the traditional confines of sugary perfumes.

Candy via Unsplash

When the marshmallow pops up, you know you’re in for a treat; it instantly sets the tone for a whimsical adventure. Bergamot and honey commence this sweet celebration, adding a sophisticated, sweet-tart layer, while a lavish dollop of coconut cream envelops the senses in a rich buttery embrace. It seduced my olfactory smell buds upon first encounter. As the heart opens, the exotic allure of frangipani blossoms unfolds, transporting the wearer to a sun-drenched paradise. The floral note injects a sunny, beachy vibe into the composition, balancing the initial sweetness with its creamy, tropical charm. This phase of the fragrance is like basking in the warm embrace of an island getaway, where the air is filled with the intoxicating scent of blooming flowers. The narrative deepens with the introduction of amber and musk, intertwined with the luscious warmth of vanilla and the rich, molten gold of toffee caramel. This creamy, amber-infused heart is comforting and seductive with a touch of confectioner sugar from the marshmallow. The dry down is one sumptuous, musky finale that lingers like a tender caress, leaving behind a trail of creamy, solar-infused vanilla that whispers of sunlit days without veering into the realm of the commonplace sunscreen scent.

Tropical mood via Unsplash

Montale Lucky Candy is a delightful paradox, merging the playful with the elegant, the sweet with the sophisticated, and unlike any of the scents in the collection. I applaud the brand’s enduring ability to stay at the forefront of perfumery trends. Since its inception in the early 2000s, Montale has consistently captivated fragrance enthusiasts with its unique, high-quality creations, and Lucky Candy is no exception. Its playful yet sophisticated composition effortlessly taps into the current zeitgeist, appealing to both long-time fans and new converts alike.

Montale Lucky Candy by Olya Bar

Olya Bar, Editor.

Notes: Marshmallow, Bergamot, Neroli, Cacao, Honey, Lily of the Valley, Coconut cream, Frangipani flower, Amber, Vanilla, Toffee, Musk. 

Twisted Lily gifted me the bottle of Montale Lucky Candy where I am the Head of Digital Strategy & Communications but opinions are always my own.

Read Olya’s review of Montale Dark Vanilla here. Check out Steven’s review of Blue Matcha here.

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