Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum Versus Prada Candy Eau de Parfum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum versus Prada Candy Eau de Parfum .

Published on December 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe fragrances. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum

Fragrance Italian Brand Italy

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Fragrance

Perfumes, Colognes, and more to change or enhance scent.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum 18 ingredients

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum 15 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum 18 ingredients

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum 15 ingredients

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Irritating (6)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (4)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum 18 ingredients

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum 15 ingredients

Alcohol Denat. • Parfum • Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • BHA • Linalool • Benzyl Alcohol • Cinnamal • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Geraniol • Eugenol • Isoeugenol • Farnesol • Benzyl Benzoate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Citral

Alcohol Denat. • Parfum • Water • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Benzophenone-3 • Linalool • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • BHA • Benzyl Benzoate • Hydroxycitronellal • Coumarin • Isoeugenol • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • CI 14700

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Alcohol Denat.

What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.

Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.

One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.

Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

Learn more about Alcohol Denat.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 2.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 3.

BHA

What it does: Antioxidant, Masking

Community Rating: Liked

This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.

In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.

However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 7.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 6.

Benzyl Alcohol

What it does: Perfuming, Preservative, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.

Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.

Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.

Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.

Other types of astringent alcohols include:

According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.

Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 8.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Hydroxycitronellal

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance created from citronellal. The smell of hydroxycitronellal is often described as "citrus-like" or "melon-like".

Hydroxycitronellal is a known EU allergen and may cause irritation when applied to the skin.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 10.

Isoeugenol

What it does: Perfuming

Isoeugenol is a fragrance component that is naturally occurring in plants such as ylang-ylang, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

Isoeugenol is a known EU allergen. This means it is known to cause an allergic reaction when applied to the skin.

Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 14.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Benzyl Benzoate

What it does: Antimicrobial, Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Disliked

Benzyl Benzoate is usually created from the condensation of benzoic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is used as a preservative, solvent, and has a floral/balsamic scent in large amounts.

As a preservative, Benzyl Benzoate works against bacteria and fungus. It is often used to treat scabies and lice in medicine.

Solvents are used to keep ingredients together in a product. They can help dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.

Due to its fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate can be sensitizing and may cause contact dermatitis. It is a known EU allergen. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Benzyl Benzoate can be naturally found in cranberries and peaches.

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Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum contains this as ingredient number 9.

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