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 :)

sparkly raspberry softness upon first spray, but it dies down into a jammy rose marshmallow scent after a few hours. it kinda smells like eiwa fruit filled marshmallows that are sold at asian markets taste! my nose also gets a sort of pastry vibe sometimes? like a raspberry croissant or something along those lines. it’s not bready smelling, more like someone is warming up a fruit pastry for you at a cafe, and you can smell the sweetness from the fruit filling inside the pastry floating through the air while it’s being warmed up in the oven. it’s a little basic, but a great everyday perfume for anyone who loves simple gourmand scents! always good no matter the weather, season, or occasion. ari makes me feel cute, and it holds a special place in my heart due to nostalgia. she reminds me of all the good times i spent with others, and it’s the scent most people associate me with. hearing “i knew you were close by because it smells good!” always made my day better. ari was my signature scent at one point, but i’ve been trying out a lot of new perfumes lately so i only wear it if i can’t decide what to wear. longevity is good, around 6-8 hours. it lingers on clothing for a lot longer, and i get whiffs of it while i’m moving around through out the day. def repurchasing once i finish the rest of my current bottle!

THIS perfume has been my go to for years, it is just so girly and fruity, sweet and lightly floral, and by far my most complimented scent. It opens up as a floral powdery scent but dries down to a sweet fruity (lightly floral) gourmand dream. This perfume feels effortlessly beautiful and charming, yet easy to wear every day. There are some downsides: - The longevity is just not that good (it lasts longer on clothes and turns into a skin scent after like 3-6 hours) - The perfume smells sweeter of you let it sit after first opening it (trust me i have owned multible bottles over the years and by the end of a botten it smells SO much sweeter than when you open a new one) - The bottle is beautiful but it is both heavy and chunky , and the little puff ball on it gets dirty so quick if you bring it in your handbag (honestly still worth it it is a gorgeous bottle and so far no bottle has broken when I have dropped them, and you can take of the puff ball if you want to bring it with you so thats a plus) Overall a great perfume that just screams pink and girly 🎀💅

I’ve repurchased Ari about 6 or 7 times since 2015, and honestly? I’m never stopping. This scent was my signature for years, and it’s one I’ll always keep close to my heart like a cozy little secret. Ari is like wrapping yourself in a blanket made of melted marshmallows and fresh cotton candy straight from a carnival. It’s sweet, warm, and oh so comforting. It’s that perfect balance of sugary goodness with just enough sophistication to make it feel grown up, so it’s ideal for daily wear without ever feeling juvenile. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser (I’ve had strangers ask me what I’m wearing more times than I can count), and it’s one of those fragrances that always feels like home, no matter where you are. Performance wise, Ari is amazing, especially in the winter. Its projection is strong enough to make an impression, but not so overpowering that it takes over the room. Sweet, comforting, and totally reliable. This will always be one of my favorites.

I just bought this earlier this week and I have to say from the first sniff I was in love. I was worried that after reading the notes it would be too close to my Victorias Secret Heavenly Dream Angels but it’s not. It’s similar but different enough. It’s more chill and smooth. There’s something very relaxing about this scent. It works perfectly with my skin chemistry and it smells like something I would wear. It’s not too strong but moderate I would say. It’s sweet and fruity and musky but not too much of either one. The bottle is so cute with the little white puff ball. I first heard about this from a perfume influencer I watch and it’s one of her favorites. I really really like this. I also have Ariannas Cloud and her REM. I love all of them. I’m not a fan of hers per se but she does make great affordable perfumes. I want to try her Mod vanilla and blush too. BTW I’m 48 years old and I love these fragrances if that says anything about them.

This is the queen of "generic celebrity fruit floral scent" in my mind. It's pleasingly powdery, where many scents like it are sticky and overtly sweet from start to finish. Juicy spear that settles into a gentle fruity musk with whispers of florals. Nothing about this perfume is particularly original, but it's a easy reach for casual settings or fun days out when I don't feel like going for my more floral forward or fresh perfumes. It's a light scent that doesn't last the longest (I don't smell much after 3-4 hours unless I overspray) , or project too far. If you need a powerhouse, this isn't the one for you. I'd go for Britney Spear Fantasy Intense, if that's your goal. P.S. If the pompom bothers you, do what I did and it off the bottle to use as a charm for your keys. Makes it super easy to find your keys in a bag, because you just feel for the puffball lol.

I love this one so much! Along with Mod vanilla it's my favourite from Ariana. After trying it twice at a store I waited for a good deal online and immediately snagged it when one popped out. As others have said it's a very girly fruity-floral fragrance. It's sweet but not cloying to me, girly but not juvenile. (By saying girly I don't mean that mature women can't wear it, obviously.) To me it's very pleasant, uplifting and almost comforting perfume, both fresh and sweet. The second time I tried it a store I was shocked it lasted 8+ hours on my skin. Since getting I don't know if it's the hot weather but the longevity is a bit more modest, at around 5 hours it becomes a skin scent, which is fine for me. I also like layering it with other scents, the combination with Maison Alhambra's Delilah (Delina dupe) is a favourite spring-summer of late :)

this is such a beautiful everyday scent. it's not too sweet but just enough, and a perfect balance of sugary, fruity, floral, and fresh in my opinion. you can layer this with pretty much anything else and it would probably add some sweetness and marshmallow to it. its definitely quite generic and simple but I think thats what makes it great for just a simple everyday perfume or a signature scent that isn't too specific to any season or weather or occasion (although I associate it with spring especially because of how light and airy it is). it reminds me of ariana's style in 2014-15, so if that's something you like or dress similar to I think this would really suit. every time I spray this I just wanna listen to my everything and forget about my problems in life (I got one less one less problem) 🌸🍐♡

Was outside waiting for my great aunt to arrive at a restaurant where we were meeting in Marina Del Rey. A lady was sitting on a bench next to me. A breeze from the cove sent this scent from her body to my nose. It was gorgeous!! I was shocked when she said it was Ari. As soon as I got back to Houston, I bought it! Honestly, I'm given to looking down on celebrity fragrances after being burned by SJP, but this scent changed my mind. Important note: the lady who was wearing it looked to be in her 50s. Her sillage didn't strike me as juvenile for those saying that it's young or teenagery. It was just beautiful. As an aside, this is one of the rare fragrances that perfects the raspberry note, which I normally find syrupy-smelling. It's so lovely and inoffensive here.

This is my favorite Ariana Grande scent that I’ve tried. It’s actually one of the few scents in my collection that I would repurchase. It’s straight girliness in a bottle. Fluffy, sweet, pink, cozy and enveloping. I love it in the spring around Easter because both the bottle and the scent make me think of white bunnies. The scent is like a plate of Turkish Delight and raspberry pastries sitting on an elegant white tea table in the middle of a garden of pink roses, lily-of the valley, and pear trees. I love to wear this when I’m lounging around at home because it’s so comforting but I’ve also gotten several compliments while wearing it out and about. And I never get compliments, so that says a lot.

First ever perfume I got with my own money. I remember going into my Moms bathroom when I was younger and just wearing whatever she had, but I wanted a perfume of my own. Smelled this, got it, and still get it to this day, now more so for nostalgic reasons. My tastes have definitely expanded since I got this, but this is the fragrance that got me into fragrances. It’s the fragrance that I will always wear even when my tastes change cause it’s just that special. Non sentimental thoughts: it’s definitely for a younger audience (I was like 13?). Very fruity, sweet, but unique enough to where you don’t smell like everyone else wearing a fruity floral. Definitely recommend.

One of my top favs from Ariana Grande! It just smells divine, bursting with that fruity opening and feminine florals, while the sweet delicious base brings it all together in a beautiful combination. The notes I get the most are the raspberry, vanilla orchid, and marshmallow. It's perfect for any occasion imo, it's youthful and fun. One of my signature scents! The pompom is super cute too, I love the bottle... The only bad thing is the projection and longevity, right out of the box it’s lacking quite a lot. When it macerates it gets way better though, and you can find this one for like $30 online. It’s one of the cheapest Ariana Grande perfumes I think.

I repurchased a bottle of this so this is my second review on this scent. Still just as beautiful as I remember. It opens up very fruity and juicy, you really get the pear at the forefront with some raspberry and grapefruit, then it dials down to a floral/fruity warm marshmallow scent upon dry down. So gorgeous and feminine. Quite a strong perfume! I get excellent longevity and sillage with this scent. This is really a pretty girl scent, like your classic girly and feminine perfume while still being original and standing on its own. It has the OG girly DNA which I love, think of viva la juicy, Victoria's Secret tease, gucci flora gorgeous gardenia etc

this is one of the most pleasant fragrances I have ever smelled! it is such a juicy & sweet raspberry with soft, melting marshmallows in the background. this lasts a very good while on my skin and forever on my clothes. this scent is perfect for any occasion, any season, and any time of day! I love it after the shower and before bed as I get whiffs of it throughout the night and in the morning. it is very bright and uplifting but also has this warm sugary smell to the background that adds comfort. such a lovely perfume! I love the bottle as well and you cannot beat the price!! also smells amazing layered with vanilla musk from nemat :))

Be careful what you believe here, ‘ari’ and ‘sweet like candy’ are both perfection, ari is one of my most complimented perfumes and one I have repurchased three times. I think there’s a lot of negative reviews for Ariana’s perfumes purely because some people don’t like the concept of ‘celebrity perfumes’. These are long lasting, project very well, cute bottles, tried and true sexy feminine scents. Whether Ariana grande is the face of these fragrances or not, you cannot deny that they are absolutely amazing quality especially at such an affordable price point. Both ari and slc are solid loves that I will always have in my collection.

for some reason i never loved how this perfume sat on my skin, the grapefruit note was always super super strong and i just couldn’t get behind it. i considered giving it to my mom because it smelled so much better on her, less fruity and more marshmallow? but today i just had the worst breakdown, ugly cried for a good 2 hours straight. i reached for this perfume because i wanted a little something to take me out of it so i put the tiniest amount on my wrists and it smelled heavenly, so comforting, so marshmallow, ughnngbh i love this so much. a scent for the prettiest girls.