Ari

This is one of the most nostalgic perfumes I ever own. I bought it back in 2016 and it came with a cute white kitty shaped bag that I never used lol. I got it during my youth and it has been a part of my journey to adulthood, and yes, even the perfume aged for the better. I was obsessed with Victorious and ofc my fave character was Cat Valentine (Ariana Grande duhhh). That was the only reason why I bought this perfume and I’ve always associated her with this scent. I was also on my vacay in Hawaii when I got this perfume, so I always get a deja vu of my Hawaii trip whenever I catch a whiff of this lovely sweet juice. This perfume started as a juvenile powerhouse. It was sweet, candy-like, sticky, syrupy, and dusted in sugar crystals. This smelled like melted strawberry gummies !! Remembering how migraine-inducing this thing was, I feel so sorry for my classmates that had to sit beside me because I over sprayed this like your typical bbw mists bc that’s all I used to own. Years gone by, her shade went darker like how blackiana had HERRR moment. It used to be light pink and now it’s a dark, copper-like, rose gold. She now smells like a strawberry champagne, just a tad bit boozy, and has a warm candied orange peel facet that was NEVER there 😭 she’s still sweet !! but more appropriate for someone in their 20’s I lovveeed this perfume back then, and ofc I still love her today !! One thing that impressed me with this perfume is its longevity. Idk, maybe it’s bc of how it macerated? Not sure if it lasted this long back then but please trust me when I say this. 20+ hours have passed and I could still catch whiffs of this pink beast from the back of my neck. Scary.

Ari by Ariana Grande: Sweet, Playful Perfection (Especially for the Younger Crowd!) Okay, let's talk about Ari by Ariana Grande. This perfume holds a special place in my heart because it was gifted to me during my high school days, and it instantly became my signature scent. And honestly? It still makes me smile! Ari is the epitome of sweet, feminine, and playful. It's like a burst of sugary goodness in a bottle. Think fluffy marshmallows, juicy raspberries, and a touch of creamy vanilla. It's the kind of scent that instantly lifts your mood and makes you feel effortlessly girly. This is the perfect everyday fragrance. It's light enough to wear to class, but still has enough personality to make you feel confident and put-together. It's not a mature scent by any means, so if you're looking for something sophisticated and complex, this might not be your jam. But if you want a fun, flirty, and undeniably sweet fragrance, Ari is a winner. The price point is also fantastic. It's incredibly affordable, especially for a celebrity fragrance. And the longevity? Surprisingly good! It lasts a decent amount of time, especially on clothes. I've gotten compliments on it throughout the day, which is always a plus. It's important to note that this is definitely a youthful scent. It's perfect for high school and college students, or anyone who loves a sweet, playful fragrance. It's like a carefree, sugary hug in a bottle. If you're a younger person looking for a sweet, feminine, and affordable everyday scent, I highly recommend Ari. It's a classic for a reason, and it's sure to become a staple in your collection. Just be prepared to smell absolutely delicious!

My favorite perfume from the Ariana Grande Perfume Line! It's the right balance of sweetness, fruitiness and freshness. It's the best for me as this kinda smells like those juice packs like Capri Sun Orange or in my country Zesto but in a VERY LIGHT way. To put it simply, it's a NOSTALGIC scent! I'm not really getting any pear or raspberry but the bergamot is really showing but its a little synthetic in a good way. It's like the juice packs you get when you were a kid, were they real? NO but did they taste good? YES, that's exactly what this perfume is for me. On the dry down, I'm getting a bit of the powdery notes, not really marshmallow. Moreso like a warm musk but not in a wintery way. You can still definitely wear this perfume even in the summer (coming from someone who lives in a hot & tropical climate). At first spray this smells way too alcoholic and punches you with this weird plastic smell but I ASSURE you that'll be gone in a minute or so. Once you begin to smell the top notes you begin to smell bergamot and pear. Honestly, the beginning notes of this perfume is definitely giving Unisex type of vibes but then... The florals kinda kick in but all I'm smelling is orchid and I really like that since I'm not really a fan of white florals. This perfume kinda smells like it has patchouli in my opinion. Then the lasting impression leaves you a bit powdery and really turns the perfume into a girly scent. From the initial "unisex smell" it transforms into a powdery and girly scent which I really love!

I can't emphasize enough how much of a safe buy this one is. This is the kind of feminine smell that all girls want to have at some stage. Younger girls and teens can definitely wear this more easily but it's still not too juvenile to be a no-go for all adults. Unfortunately, this took way too long for it to be detectable to me - when I first got it I couldn't smell a thing no matter how much I sprayed, where I sprayed and even smelling the bottle itself. Now, she's come out of her shell. It has some sort of nostalgic outdated smell to it that I can't explain yet continues to be such a safe reach and is a smell that makes others remember you. It's nice and sweet and very fruity. The marshmallow really isn't strong in this at all, in fact it's so light that I can hardly smell it over the juicy, almost sparkling fruitiness of it. It's Moonlight's younger sister, but without Moonlight being much older. Only difference is Ari is way more lighter and softer and Moonlight uses a more bold fruit. Overall not my personal favourite AG perfume but certainly the first one I'd recommend anyone try especially because it will definitely easily capture attention of those constantly around you. Do have to say, the projection is noticeably not the best and this scent gets quiet real fast, hard to detect on myself shortly after applying. Ughh wearing this makes me feel younger without coming across as immature.

I honestly don't understand all the negative reviews on this fragrance. It's a beautiful, well blended perfume with an adorable bottle. I purchased this right after it was released a few years back. I found a scented ad in an Ulta catalog and I fell in love the second I smelled it. It's hard for me to pick out the specific fruity/floral notes in this but I can for sure smell the marshmallow and woods & subtle musk of the drydown. It all blends so smoothly and smells classy yet flirty and very feminine. It's a rather strong perfume imo so I spray lightly and I can still smell this on myself at the end of the day even after applying it in the morning. I think this smells more similar to moonlight than sweet like candy....SLC is my absolute favorite btw. (I'm anxiously waiting for moonlight and cloud to show up on Christmas for me, as I've fallen in love with those as well!) I think Ariana has done a fabulous job on her fragrances and I look forward to buying more from her. These are not the run of the mill celebrity scents as I think they're much better than quite a few that I have tried/own. BTW- can we NOT put ages on a perfume?? I'm almost 40 and I get really tired of people saying certain perfumes are for teenagers or "young" people. There is NO age restriction on fragrances EDIT- I purchased Moonlight yesterday and it does smell more like SLC and not Ari. Doing my review on Moonlight now :)