The Sweet Smell Of Success: Candy-Scented Colognes Still Exist?

Candie's, an American clothing brand, launched a cologne for men in 1999. The cologne was well-received and was available for purchase on Amazon and eBay. However, it seems to have been discontinued, as indicated by reviews mentioning that it is hard to find and no longer available in stores. Some customers have also reported receiving knock-offs or reformulated versions that differ from the original scent.

In 2021, there were speculations about a relaunch of Candie's for Men by Liz Claiborne, with new packaging. However, reviews of this purported relaunch were largely negative, with some claiming that it was a watered-down version of the original.

Therefore, while it appears that Candie's for Men was once widely available, its current availability is uncertain, and the formulation may have changed.

Candies for Men Liz Claiborne: Relaunch?

Candie's, an American clothing brand, launched its first fragrance, Candie's Heartbreaker Perfume Collection, followed by Candie's Luxe Eau de Toilette Perfume Spray. The brand also launched a cologne for men, Candie's Men, in 1999.

In 2021, Liz Claiborne seemed to have relaunched Candie's for men, with a new bottle and packaging. However, the reviews for the new version were not good, with some reviewers noting that the defining note of the scent, watermelon, was missing, and the rest was a chemical mess.

Some people have also mentioned that the Dua brand has recreated the original Candie's scent, and it is pretty close to what they remember.

Candies Cologne for Men: Customer Reviews

Candies for Men by Candie's is an aromatic fragrance for men that was launched in 1999. It has top notes of watermelon, coriander, cardamom, and grapefruit; middle notes of green leaves and cedar; and base notes of sandalwood, musk, birch, and oakmoss.

Reviews for Candies for Men are mixed. Some customers praise the fragrance, calling it "fantastic" and "one of the best colognes on the market." They describe it as a "great men's cologne" with a bright, "sweet, and "fruity" scent that elicited many compliments.

However, other customers are less enthusiastic, with some describing the cologne as "nothing special" and "synthetic." Several reviews mention that the current formulation differs from the original, with one person stating that it is a "cheap knock-off." Common complaints include the small bottle size and poor spray quality.

> "Whatever happened to this delightful frag? It used to be everywhere in its day, and really cheap. It always elicited compliments when I wore it. Candies was fresh and the fruit notes were crisp and delightful; a sexy little cologne. Too bad it has disappeared."

> "I have the new Edt of this that came out a couple of years ago and it's a fantastic scent! If you like Polo Blue and Acqua Di Gio then you'll like this!"

> "I purchased this product from this vendor and got a knock off. [...] The vendor must've found out some of the ingredients and tried to make his/her own concoction and it turned out sort of like candies, but not really. The container it was in wasn't even labelled or branded by Liz Claiborne."

> "I do like the smell of this candies cologne. I thought I was getting the original candies scent."

> "The longevity is really short."

Candies for Men: History and Celebrity Endorsements

Candie's, originally a Charles Cole line of shoes from El Greco Inc., was launched in 1978. In 1986, El Greco was acquired by Pentland Group, which sold Candie's to Charles Cole's son, Neil, in 1991. Candie's Inc. (later renamed Iconix Brand Group) acquired the brand in 1993 and expanded its product range to include juniors' jewelry, apparel, fragrances, curtains, and girls' clothing and apparel.

In 1999, Candie's launched its first fragrance for men, which became a popular scent among teenagers and young adults. The cologne was described as aromatic, with top notes of watermelon, coriander, cardamom, and grapefruit; middle notes of green leaves and cedar; and base notes of sandalwood, musk, birch, and oakmoss. The brand also launched a women's fragrance called Candie's Heartbreaker Perfume Collection and Candie's Luxe Eau de Toilette Perfume Spray.

Several celebrities endorsed Candie's, including Sarah Hyland, Fifth Harmony, Bella Thorne, Carly Rae Jepsen, Lea Michele, Vanessa Hudgens, Britney Spears, Dixie Chicks, Hayden Panettiere, Alyssa Milano, Fergie, Lil' Kim, Ashlee Simpson, Hilary Duff, Kelly Clarkson, Jenny McCarthy, Brandy, Vanessa Carlton, Ashanti, and Destiny's Child.

In 2005, Kohl's Department Stores acquired the exclusive rights to the Candie's brand in all departments except shoes. However, as of 2020, Kohl's stopped carrying the brand.

Despite its popularity, the original Candie's for Men fragrance was discontinued, leaving many loyal customers disappointed. In 2021, there were rumours of a relaunch, but early reviews of the new version were not positive, with some claiming that the defining note of watermelon was missing and that the scent was a "chemical mess".

Candies for Men: Current Availability

Candie's Men by Candie's is an aromatic fragrance for men that was launched in 1999. It has top notes of watermelon, coriander, cardamom, and grapefruit; middle notes of green leaves and cedar; and base notes of sandalwood, musk, birch, and oakmoss.

The cologne was originally manufactured by Liz Claiborne, but the brand has since changed hands several times. Kohl's Department Stores had exclusive rights to the Candie's brand from 2005 until 2020.

Although it appears that Candie's for Men is no longer being manufactured, it is still available for purchase from several online retailers, including:

• Jomashop.com ($17.99)
• FragranceNet.com ($25.89)
• FragranceX.com ($27.38)
• Amazon.com ($18.99 for a 0.18-ounce bottle)
• EBay ($25)
• FragrrenceX
• FragranceX.com

However, reviews of the cologne currently being sold are mixed. Some customers have complained that the scent is not the same as the original, describing it as "a whisper of what it once was" and "a cheap knockoff." Others have praised the fragrance, calling it "fantastic" and "exactly like [they] remembered it."

In addition, the Dua Brand offers a dupe of the original scent called #Candy, which can be purchased for $55/oz.

Candies for Women

Candie's is an American women's clothing brand that was launched in 1978. Originally a shoe brand, it has since expanded its range of products to include apparel, jewellery, and fragrances.

The brand has commercialised two fragrances: Candie's Heartbreaker Perfume Collection and Candie's Luxe Eau de Toilette Perfume Spray.

The former fragrance, Heartbreaker, is likely to be the same one referenced in the question. It is currently unavailable on Amazon, where it was sold by PerfumeWorldWide, Inc. Drop Ship. The product was rated 3.7 out of 5 stars by 125 customers.

Customers are satisfied with the fragrance quality of the product, with some mentioning it's one of the best colognes on the market and a great men's cologne. However, opinions are mixed on the smell and value for money. Some customers have also reported that the bottle size is small and the spray quality is poor.

The Heartbreaker perfume is also mentioned on Fragrantica, where it is listed among other Candie's fragrances, including Candie's Charm, Candie's Cotton Candy, and Candie's Legacy Her.

According to a comment on Reddit, the Heartbreaker perfume can be purchased on Fragrancenet.

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