Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe — closest scent matches

Sarantis B.U. Candy Love: released in 2014, sweet, vanilla and woody, about 4h on skin, projection 5/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe?

The closest Sarantis B.U. Candy Love scent match we found is Prada Candy — 85% match, about $85 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs Sarantis B.U. Candy LoveProjection
1Prada Candy85%about $85* (+325%)5h vs 4h7/10
2Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy82%about $65* (+225%)4h vs 4h7/10
3Aquolina Pink Sugar80%about $206h vs 4h5/10
4Cacharel Yes I Am78%about $75* (+275%)5h vs 4h7/10
5Zara Nuit78%about $20*5h vs 4h5/10
  1. Prada Candy — 85% scent match

    Shares the sweet, powdery caramel and vanilla warmth reminiscent of B.U. Candy Love, offering a more luxurious take on the profile.

    It shares its powdery, sweet and vanilla accords with Sarantis B.U. Candy Love, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 16,567 community ratings.

  2. Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy — 82% scent match

    A fruity and marshmallow-sweet profile that captures a similar playful youthfulness found in B.U. Candy Love.

    It shares its sweet, fruity and vanilla accords with Sarantis B.U. Candy Love, lasts about 4h against 4h and carries 6,285 community ratings.

  3. Aquolina Pink Sugar — 80% scent match

    Leans heavily into the intense sugary, cotton-candy sweetness that echoes the playful fruit and vanilla character of B.U. Candy Love.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and fruity accords with Sarantis B.U. Candy Love, lasts about 6h against 4h and carries 15,152 community ratings.

  4. Cacharel Yes I Am — 78% scent match

    A creamy, spicy, and sweet gourmand scent that plays in similar territory to the sugary composition of B.U. Candy Love.

    It shares its sweet, vanilla and lactonic accords with Sarantis B.U. Candy Love, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 4,300 community ratings.

  5. Zara Nuit — 78% scent match — discontinued

    Evokes a similar cozy, sweet fruit-and-vanilla blend in the same family as B.U. Candy Love, though slightly less gourmand.

    It shares its vanilla, sweet and woody accords with Sarantis B.U. Candy Love, lasts about 5h against 4h and carries 679 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.

Which Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe is cheapest?

Zara Nuit, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate).

Which Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe lasts longest?

Aquolina Pink Sugar, at about 6h on skin, against about 4h for Sarantis B.U. Candy Love.

Which Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe is closest to the original?

Prada Candy, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Prada Prada Candy actually costs about $100 a year MORE than Sarantis B.U. Candy Love. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a Sarantis B.U. Candy Love dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Aquolina Pink Sugar comes closest at 6.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

Sarantis B.U. Candy Love notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-17.