Score
80/100

Ariana Grande Moonlight

2017

“Fairy lights, fuzzy socks and a movie night in — soft, sweet comfort you can wear.”

Moonlight
fruity
sweet
powdery

A fruity-sweet 2017 release from Ariana Grande, following Ari (2015) and Sweet Like Candy (2016): plum and black currant over marshmallow, settling on vanilla. Fruity and sweet accords lead, with powder and a soft floral facet. Unusually even between day and night, and worn across spring, fall and winter more than summer.

$50–$75Good value
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The take

What works

  • ●Plum-blackcurrant-marshmallow cozy comforting feminine
  • ●Iridescent bottle is shelf-pretty

Trade-offs

  • ●Sillage barely registers
  • ●Weakest performance in the Ariana lineup

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Notes

Top

PlumPlumBlack CurrantBlack Currant

Mid

MarshmallowMarshmallowPeonyPeony

Base

VanillaVanillaSandalwoodSandalwoodAmberAmber

Performance

Longevity
3–5 hours
Projection
Arm's length
Sillage
Soft trail

Fit

Best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. Leans feminine.

When

  • Spring, 95%, best
  • Summer, 49%, works
  • Fall, 83%, best
  • Winter, 92%, best
  • Day, 100%, best
  • Night, 96%, best

Occasions

EverydayDate night

Gender

Leans feminine

Smells like

Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Moonlight last?

3–5 hours on most skin (moderate longevity) with noticeable sillage.

When should you wear Moonlight?

Moonlight is best in spring, fall, and winter, day or night. Summer works too. It suits everyday wear and date nights.

Is Moonlight worth it?

At $50–$75, yes for this tier. Plum-blackcurrant-marshmallow cozy comforting feminine. Iridescent bottle is shelf-pretty.