Score
81/100

Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy

2016

“The candy aisle on a spring afternoon. Sugar-rush happy and proud of it.”

Sweet Like Candy
sweet
fruity
vanilla

Whipped cream and marshmallow carry Ariana Grande's 2016 Sweet Like Candy, a sugary fruity gourmand opening on blackberry and pear. Sweet accords lead by a wide margin, with a creamy, lactonic softness underneath and a light white-floral trace in the heart. A 2017 Limited Edition extended the name. Wears strongest in spring with summer close behind, and leans firmly toward daytime.

The take

What works

  • ●Marshmallow-pear-blackberry comfort gourmand
  • ●Easy to wear, easy to like — daily flirty feminine

Trade-offs

  • ●Sillage near nonexistent on skin
  • ●Juvenile reads outside its target demographic

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Notes

Top

Performance

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

Fit

Best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall and winter work too. Strongly feminine.

When

  • Spring, 85%, best
  • Summer, 63%, best
  • Fall, 43%, works
  • Winter, 43%, works
  • Day, 100%, best
  • Night, 24%

Occasions

Everyday

Gender

Strongly 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 Sweet Like Candy last?

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

When should you wear Sweet Like Candy?

Sweet Like Candy is best in spring and summer, during the day. Fall and winter work too. It suits everyday wear.

Is Sweet Like Candy worth it?

At $45–$75, yes for this tier. Marshmallow-pear-blackberry comfort gourmand. Easy to wear, easy to like — daily flirty feminine.