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Score
81/100

Ariana Grande

Sweet Like Candy

2016

“Blackberry whipped cream and marshmallow — Ariana's sugar-bomb dessert play, lives close to the skin.”

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

Mid

Base

Performance

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

Fit

Best in spring, during the day. Strongly feminine.

When

  • Spring, 85%, best
  • Summer, 63%
  • Fall, 43%
  • Winter, 43%
  • 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

Is Sweet Like Candy a good Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition dupe?

84% similarity to Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Limited Edition in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $45–$75 vs Ariana Grande's $100–$200, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.

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, during the day. 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.