Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande
154 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The blackberry and bergamot hit with immediate fruity sweetness—juicy, almost compote-like, with the citrus lending just enough brightness to prevent everything feeling heavy. Within seconds, the composition declares itself as unapologetically candy-centric, with that synthetic backbone making the fruit notes feel almost artificial in their clarity.
The honeysuckle and frangipani emerge to soften the fruit's sharper edges, introducing a creamy, almost custardy quality that makes the fragrance feel less like perfume and more like an edible gloss. Jasmine Sambac arrives as an anchor, contributing a subtle floral depth that prevents this phase from dissolving into pure gourmand pastiche, though the effect is still decidedly sweet and dessert-forward.
The cashmallow and blackcurrant liqueur dominate the final hours, but neither possesses the staying power implied by an eau de parfum—they fade rather than project, leaving behind a faint whisper of vanilla and the barest trace of cashmere wood. By the fourth hour, you're left with a skin scent that barely registers, more memory than presence.
Sweet Like Candy arrives as a calculated indulgence—the olfactory equivalent of walking into a patisserie where the air itself tastes of fruit preserves and honeyed florals. The opening blackberry and bergamot create an almost jammy sweetness that immediately signals this isn't a fragrance interested in subtlety; it's a declaration of intent, a saccharine embrace that wraps around your skin with the confidence of someone who knows exactly what they want.
What distinguishes this from countless other gourmand fragrances is the frangipani and honeysuckle's insistence in the heart—they're creamy rather than airy, almost buttery in their rendering. The jasmine sambac grounds what could easily become cloying, lending a slightly animalic warmth that prevents the composition from becoming purely linear. There's a synthetic quality threading throughout that some will read as cheap, though it's equally arguable it's intentional—a hyper-real quality that amplifies the candy-shop atmosphere rather than detracting from it.
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