Sweet Like Candy
Ariana GrandeEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Sweet Like Candy vs. Be Joyful
Is Sweet Like Candy better than Be Joyful?
Be Joyful projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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The essentials
What's different between Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful?
| Sweet Like Candy | Be Joyful | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2010 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Catherine Selig |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful smell?
Sweet Like Candy
Sweet
Fruity
Vanilla
Gourmand
Creamy
Powdery
Lactonic
Synthetic
Be Joyful
Sweet
White Floral
Citrus
Vanilla
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful share?
Top
BlackberryPearItalian bergamot
ClementineMangoMelon
Heart
Whipped CreamMarshmallowChamallowBlackcurrant liqueurJasmine sambacJasmineHoneysuckleFrangipani
HoneysuckleJasmine
Base
VanillaCashmeranCashmere Wood
Dulce de LecheAmberSugar
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine sambacJasmineHoneysuckleFrangipani
HoneysuckleJasmine
Fruity Notes
BlackberryPear
MangoMelon
Gourmandy Notes
Whipped CreamMarshmallowChamallow
Sugar
Amber
CashmeranCashmere Wood
Amber
Citric Notes
Italian bergamot
Clementine
Where they fit
When and where do Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sweet Like Candy or Be Joyful?
| Sweet Like Candy | Be Joyful | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful?
The sweet-gourmand lovers found their signature. Others wish the synthetics would pipe down in the opening. Either way, it's berry overload in the best way.Sweet Like Candy
Sweet and warm define this fragrance. The fruit-floral-gourmand combination isn't subtle, and that's the point. Be Joyful makes its presence known, blending bright citrus with tropical sweetness.Be Joyful
The hunt
Where to buy Sweet Like Candy and Be Joyful
| Sweet Like Candy | Be Joyful | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $11.19fragrancenet | — |
| 1 oz | $54.00ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $64.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $38.99ecosmetics | — |
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