Ariana Grande 2016 EDP

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Sweet Like Candy

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Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Sweet Like Candy opens with Bergamot, Pear, and Blackberry, settles into a heart of Marshmallow, Cream, Jasmine, and Honeysuckle, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Vanilla. Ariana Grande's Sweet Like Candy carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Sweet
  • Cozy
  • Youthful
  • Feminine
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Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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 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.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), WATER (AQUA/EAU), ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE. 80% VOL ALCOHOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

1 of 3 other shops' lists name the same allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

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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Where to buy

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