Sweet Like Candy
Ariana GrandeEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Sweet Like Candy vs. Dark Peony
Is Sweet Like Candy better than Dark Peony?
Sweet Like Candy wears longer on skin, while Dark Peony projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Mood overlap
powdery
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 Dark Peony?
| Sweet Like Candy | Dark Peony | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2016 | 2020 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Sweet Like Candy and Dark Peony smell?
Sweet Like Candy
Sweet
Fruity
Vanilla
Gourmand
Creamy
Powdery
Lactonic
Synthetic
Dark Peony
Musky
Floral
Fresh
Powdery
Rose
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Sweet Like Candy and Dark Peony share?
Top
BlackberryPearItalian bergamot
—Heart
Whipped CreamMarshmallowChamallowBlackcurrant liqueurJasmine sambacJasmineHoneysuckleFrangipani
Peony
Base
VanillaCashmeranCashmere Wood
Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Sweet Like Candy or Dark Peony?
| Sweet Like Candy | Dark Peony | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 2-4 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Sweet Like Candy and Dark Peony?
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
The ones who want peony but find the usual versions too sweet. They want the flower, not the frosting. Dark Peony delivers that: musk-warmed florals that sit close, that whisper instead of shout.Dark Peony
The hunt
Where to buy Sweet Like Candy and Dark Peony
| Sweet Like Candy | Dark Peony | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | $24.95fragranceshop | — |
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