Best Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande is a floral fruity gourmand fragrance blending juicy blackcurrant, ripe pear, and fresh bergamot with sweet caramel, marshmallow, and creamy vanilla. Its heart reveals a floral bouquet of jasmine, frangipani, and honeysuckle, grounded by the soft warmth of cashmeran. Those drawn to this scent typically seek a playful yet rich composition combining fruity brightness with gourmand sweetness and floral softness.
Mad by And Fragrance £125.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- blackcurrant
- buchu herb
- vanilla
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- green
- woody
Madagasgar’s threatened forests are home to some of the most intoxicating plants in the world. Including vanilla. Which smells loads better than a lemur.
But we’re not talking about ice cream or a shot of vanilla goo in a skinny latte. No, this is naked vanilla packed with luxurious orchid warmth. Blended with the best Madagascar has to offer including ylang oil, vetiver,violet, musk, jasmine and cloves.
Think of this it as an ecosystem in a bottle; a hug from mother earth. You get the picture.
FIG PORN by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- fig
- lactonic nuance
- musk
- pear
- peony
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
- green
- unconventional
A milky green fig oozing sweet musk.
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FLORIAN GALLO
Isla Bohemia by CARNER £150.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- milky nuance
- orris (iris root)
- pear
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
The wild and free spirit of a lost island captured in a fruity and sweet perfume with notes of icy pear, soft iris and creamy vanilla. Happy and juicy, Isla Bohemia slows its roll into a mellow base of sandalwood and musk.
Disco Inferno by Maison Matine £115.00
- Key notes:
- frangipani
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
Ah the wiliness of youth! You think that fresh face shines with only innocence, until a feral cunning presents itself. Disco Inferno starts off playing the game with happy-sappy pear and peach blossom, frangipani and pineapple. Then you realise oud and soft woods are at work behind scenes, allowing that innocent visage into places they should never be allowed.
Calisson by Karzaz £69.00
- Key notes:
- almond
- bergamot
- caramel
- milky nuance
- sandalwood
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- edible
Inspired by the traditional Provençal sweet Calisson, an almond-shaped paste of candied fruit topped with fondant icing. This edp launches with bergamot and sugary milk. Fresh orange blossom radiates from the heart, supported by a warm and creamy sandalwood. Base notes of caramel, vanilla and musk complete the mouth-watering effect.
Sweet Lure by Sly John's Lab £85.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- bergamot
- caramel
- cinnamon
- powdery notes
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- fruity
- woody
Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen
The spirited country girl arrives in the bustle of the city, determined to change her status to “anything but innocent”. That’s Sweet Lure, bubbling with naughty possibilities. Cinnamon and lily-of-the-valley swirl in a bamboozling haze of neroli and vanilla, keeping things alluring but fun.
Vanille Creme by Karzaz £69.00
- Key notes:
- bergamot
- caramel
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
Succumb to the indulgence of Vanille Crème, a gourmand evoking the richness and tenderness of homemade custard. The bergamot and cream opening recalls the velvety scent of freshly made crème anglaise. The heart reveals vanilla, enhanced by a touch of caramel and buttery notes. In the base, enveloping notes of vanilla, musk, and sugar snuggle with sweetness.
Faire Le Mur | Going AWOL by Maison Matine £115.00
- Key notes:
- jasmine
- osmanthus
- pear
- white musk
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
“Faire le mur” means “going AWOL” en Français, and if you’re going to make a break for it, you might as well do it fragrantly with this fruity-floral escapade. Heady jasmine and spicy lily get juicy thanks to orange and pear. Osmanthus, with its delicate apricot tea facet, bridges flowers to fruits.
Hélène by Rance 1795 £110.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- jasmine
- magnolia
- patchouli
- peach
- pear
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- fruity
Hélène Napoleone was the daughter of Napoleon’s last lover, Albine de Montholon, and although it was never confirmed if the now-exiled Emperor was indeed her father, he did give her his name, so…? Her namesake fragrance is a vivacious bouquet of fruits and florals, headlined by sparkling pear and creamy magnolia. The charm deepens with the amber base, warmed by sandalwood and patchouli.
Jasmin & Ylang by 100BON £35.00
- Key notes:
- benzoin
- frangipani
- jasmine
- vanilla
- ylang-ylang
- Aromagroups:
- floral
A sweet fragrance with floral and balsamic notes that comforts, transports and illuminates. Its exceptional bouquet envelops us in softness and transports us to an eternal summer.
Perfumer: Serge de Oliveira
"I wanted to imagine the quintessence of floral elegance. This precious flower opens with a radiant freshness, before revealing a smooth and delicate heart. Over the hours, the note becomes comforting and enveloping, an invitation to savor each moment of calm before the world comes alive."
About Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande
- What makes Sweet Like Candy distinctive among floral fruity gourmand fragrances?
- Sweet Like Candy combines a juicy fruitiness from blackcurrant, pear, and bergamot with a gourmand sweetness of caramel, marshmallow, and vanilla, balanced by a floral heart of jasmine, frangipani, and honeysuckle. The inclusion of cashmeran adds a subtle woody warmth, making it a multilayered scent within its family.
- How do these fragrances differ from Sweet Like Candy in terms of sweetness and fruitiness?
- While all share some fruity or gourmand elements with Sweet Like Candy, several focus more on floral, powdery, or woody nuances which can reduce the overt sweetness or candy-like quality. Others introduce spicier, musky, or smoky notes, resulting in variations from the original’s balance of bright fruit and creamy gourmand.
- Can I expect any of these to have marshmallow or honeysuckle notes like Sweet Like Candy?
- None of the listed fragrances include marshmallow or honeysuckle notes. The closest alternatives focus on similar fruity, floral, or gourmand notes but do not replicate these specific accords.









