International superstar Ariana Grande has made her mark in the entertainment industry, but her brand extends far beyond music and film. Her vast fragrance collection is renowned worldwide, and many of her scents have become firm favourites, even among those who don’t follow her public persona.
We are lucky to have ten Ariana Grande fragrances available in SA, and they are widely available at leading retailers. Our editor recently put four of her most talked about fragrances to the test – here’s what she thought:
Ariana Grande Cloud Pink Eau de Parfum
“Of all the Ariana Grande fragrances, Cloud Pink is my favourite. To me, it has a unique composition, largely thanks to its unusual combination of fruity, musky, gourmand, and vanilla notes. When you first spritz it, it’s a sweet, fruity fragrance that’s fun and youthful. But after a few minutes, it takes a tropical turn, thanks to coconut water and pineapple. Wait even longer, and delicious sensual notes of praline, ambrette, musk and vanilla come to the fore. This scent is warm, inviting, and summery. For me, this is the ultimate summer holiday fragrance. Every time I smell it, I’m transported to a tropical island. Like so many of Ariana Grande’s other fragrances, this scent is also housed in a beautifully unique bottle – the cloud is adorable!”
Ariana Grande R.E.M. Eau de Parfum
“If I could only use one word to describe this fragrance, it would be ‘dreamy.’ This is one of Ariana Grande’s more conceptual scents, and the celestial imagery and concept behind it really lend themselves to an otherworldly fragrance. Feminine and powerful, the fragrance opens with a delectable blend of salted caramel, marshmallow and fig, but despite these gourmand notes, it’s not overly sweet or overindulgent. It’s beautifully balanced with notes of lavender and pear blossom at the heart, and I think it’s the lavender that gives the scent its soft, dreamy nuances. The dry down reveals an irresistible blend of warm musk, tonka bean and sandalwood. For me, this is also Ariana’s most mature fragrance, and I think it will appeal to a much bigger audience than just her fan base.”
Ariana Grande Mod Blush Eau de Parfum
“The 1960s style packaging of this fragrance has stolen my heart. For me, this scent is simultaneously modern and sentimental. There is something about its softness that feels familiar, but with a modern twist. At first, the delicate sweetness of passionfruit, raspberry and Italian bergamot takes centre stage. As these notes settle on the skin, the floral heart comes to the fore, revealing ultra-feminine magnolia and rose petals, and, after some time, sensual ambrox, dreamwood, and musk. This fragrance was inspired by freedom of expression and the celebration of individuality, and yet it remains soft and romantic while still making an impact. For me, this is a fantastic everyday scent: it’s suitable for work, socialising, or even relaxing at home. It’s really easy to wear and has that unmistakable Ariana confidence to it.”
Ariana Grande Sweet Like Candy Eau de Parfum
‘The name of this fragrance says it all – this scent really is one of the delectably sweetest fragrances I have come across. It sounds cliché, but it really smells good enough to eat. The fruity opening notes of sugar-frosted blackberry, pear and Italian bergamot are balanced by a sweet floral heart of jasmine, frangipani and honeysuckle. The base of this fragrance is where the gourmand notes come in – think the delicious sweetness of crème de cassis, marshmallow, vanilla and cashmere woods. This fragrance is seductively sweet and has a ‘naughty-but-nice’ appeal to it. I feel like this fragrance encapsulates the sexy and flirty side of Ariana’s personality, and it’s definitely one that’ll get you noticed for all the right reasons.”
Ariana Grande fragrances are available from leading retailers.
