Ariana Grande 2016 Edp

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Sweet Like Candy

Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. The fragrance opens with Blackberry, Pear, and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Frangipani, and Marshmallow, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Sweet Like Candy: Statement

Sweet Like Candy is a divisive one, people either adore its syrupy, playful sweetness, or they find it too juvenile and fleeting. If you're after a loud, long-lasting gourmand, this probably won't be your jam. But for a delicate, sugary fruit hit, it delivers.
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  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Youthful
  • Feminine
Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8%
Floral 14%
Fruity 24%
Green 6%
Sweet 46%
Warm 7%
Woody 9%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 3%
Fresh 12%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Sweet
100%
Fruity
77%
Vanilla
72%
Powdery
53%
Lactonic
46%

Notes

Top Notes

Blackberry 40% Pear 32% Bergamot 28%

Heart Notes

Cream 25% Marshmallow 24% Blackcurrant 15% Jasmine 12% Frangipani 12% Honeysuckle 12%

Base Notes

Vanilla 61% Cashmere Wood 39%

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, light, and often short-lived nature makes it great for casual wear or dates where a subtle scent is preferred. However, for formal events or the office, its playful and sometimes perceived 'juvenile' character, combined with variable longevity, might not be the best fit.

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About

Opens with a juicy burst of blackberry and pear, brightened by a whisper of bergamot, before quickly settling into a creamy, dreamy heart. Marshmallow, whipped cream, and vanilla create a fluffy, lactonic sweetness, intertwined with soft florals like jasmine and frangipani. The dry-down is a warm, cozy vanilla with a hint of cashmere wood, reminiscent of powdered sugar and berries. It's a sweet, fruity, and undeniably gourmand experience.

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