Boum Candy Land

Final Thoughts

This is a scent best suited for a teenage girl's first foray into gourmand fragrances. Its playful sweetness might be appealing for casual daytime wear, perhaps a quick trip to the mall or a school dance. It lacks the depth and complexity to be considered for evening wear or formal occasions. Someone seeking a sophisticated, seductive caramel scent will likely be disappointed.

Scent Breakdown

Boum Candy Land bursts open with a candied orange peel, reminiscent of gummy bears left in the sun. The peach note leans towards artificial, recalling the aroma of peach-scented erasers from childhood. The heart strives for caramel, but lands closer to a slightly burnt sugar, laced with a generic, indistinct floral sweetness, nowhere near the creamy sophistication of orange blossom or the indolic depth of jasmine. The drydown is a letdown: a plasticky sandalwood accord clashes with a surprisingly sharp amber note, leaving a lingering synthetic wood impression. It misses the alluring richness and velvety smoothness of its inspiration by a wide margin.

How Long Does it Last?

The opening blast projects strongly for the first hour, filling a room with its candy-sweet aroma. However, it quickly fades to a skin scent within three hours. I tested it during a brisk autumn walk and found that the cool air intensified the plasticky drydown. It's not offensive, but it's undeniably fleeting.