Lucky Candy
Honey and cacao in the opening of Lucky Candy do something unexpected: they read roasted rather than sweet, the bergamot keeping the accord from tipping into dessert before the frangipani and marshmallow heart softens everything into something tropical and genuinely warm. Neroli gives the floral mid-stage enough brightness to prevent stodginess. The toffee and vanilla base are the most unambiguously sweet elements in the composition, but by the time the drydown arrives, the amber has given the sweetness enough depth that it reads as gourmand rather than candy-counter.
Why We Carry This
Honey-cacao openings are rare in the Montale range, and Lucky Candy uses the combination in a way that feels considered rather than trend-driven. The frangipani heart is what separates this from a standard sweet oriental, giving the composition a tropical warmth that carries through a long drydown.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Raspberry, Lychee
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Vanilla, Caramel
Base notes: White Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber
Character
Accords: Sweet, Gourmand, Fruity, Floral, Vanilla, Musk
Perfumer: Pierre Montale
Launched: 2020