Sweet Like Candy
Ariana GrandeEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Sweet Like Candy vs. Luminous
Is Sweet Like Candy better than Luminous?
Sweet Like Candy peaks in spring, while Luminous belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Sweet Like Candy and Luminous?
| Sweet Like Candy | Luminous | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | David Apel |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sweet Like Candy and Luminous smell?
Sweet Like Candy
Sweet
Fruity
Vanilla
Gourmand
Creamy
Powdery
Lactonic
Synthetic
Luminous
Amber
Sweet
Iris
Fruity
Powdery
Woody
Soft Spicy
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sweet Like Candy and Luminous share?
Top
BlackberryPearItalian bergamot
Blackcurrant
Heart
Whipped CreamMarshmallowChamallowBlackcurrant liqueurJasmine sambacJasmineHoneysuckleFrangipani
—Base
VanillaCashmeranCashmere Wood
AmberPralineIris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine sambacJasmineHoneysuckleFrangipani
Iris
Gourmandy Notes
Whipped CreamMarshmallowChamallow
Praline
Amber
CashmeranCashmere Wood
Amber
Fruity Notes
BlackberryPear
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Sweet Like Candy and Luminous work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Sweet Like Candy or Luminous?
| Sweet Like Candy | Luminous | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sweet Like Candy and Luminous?
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
This one divides people. If warm, powdery florals with serious throw are your thing, you're in the right place. If you need something crisp or aquatic to feel modern, keep walking.Luminous
The hunt
Where to buy Sweet Like Candy and Luminous
| Sweet Like Candy | Luminous | |
|---|---|---|
| 8ml | $11.19fragrancenet | — |
| 1 oz | $54.00ecosmetics | — |
| 1.7 oz | $64.00ecosmetics | — |
| 3.4 oz | $38.99ecosmetics | — |
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