Ariana Grande 2017 EDP

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Moonlight

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Ariana Grande Moonlight is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Moonlight opens with Plum and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Marshmallow and Peony, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Ariana Grande's Moonlight carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Moonlight is a divisive celebrity scent, praised for its unique plum and marshmallow blend but lambasted for its abysmal longevity. It's a gorgeous scent, but many find it disappears far too quickly to justify the purchase.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Subtle
  • Playful
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Moonlight Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum56%
Blackcurrant44%
Heartas listed
Marshmallow58%
Peony42%
Baseas listed
Vanilla41%
Sandalwood30%
Amber28%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and poor longevity make it suitable for casual wear or bedtime, where close contact is common. However, it lacks the projection and persistence required for formal events or longer occasions like office days.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Moonlight opens with a rich, dark burst of plum and blackcurrant, swiftly transitioning to a softly sweet heart where fluffy marshmallow and delicate peony entwine. The dry down is a comforting embrace of warm vanilla and creamy sandalwood, creating a surprisingly mature and sensual, almost powdery, finish.

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Where to buy

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