Ari by Ariana Grande
Brand: Ariana Grande
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
Ari is a sweet, youthful fruity-floral fragrance with a bright opening of raspberry, pear, and grapefruit. Its soft floral heart settles into a cozy base of marshmallow, vanilla orchid, musk, and woods, creating an approachable signature scent with a charmingly playful character.
Is Ari worth it?
How it smells: Opens with raspberry, pear and grapefruit, vanilla orchid and rose at the heart, then dries down to marshmallow and musk.
Scent Score: 55/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 36, versatility 87, layerability 61 and value 51, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells sweet, works for any occasion and gets compliments. Hardly any complaints. Buyers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 80 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2015 · Women
Key accords: Raspberry, Pear, Grapefruit, Vanilla Orchid, Rose, Lily of the Valley
Top Notes
- Raspberry
- Pear
- Grapefruit
Heart Notes
- Vanilla Orchid
- Rose
- Lily of the Valley
Base Notes
- Marshmallow
- Musk
- Woody Notes
Occasions: Casual, Date, Evening, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Fragrance overview
Ari by Ariana Grande belongs to the floral fragrance family. A playful, feminine blend of juicy raspberry and pear wrapped in soft florals, creamy marshmallow, vanilla, and musk. Ari opens with Raspberry, Pear, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Vanilla Orchid, Rose, and Lily of the Valley. It dries down to Marshmallow, Musk, and Woody Notes.
How to wear Ari
On skin, Ari by Ariana Grande has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, summer, and fall. Reach for it for casual, date, evening, and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is For Her by Narciso Rodriguez. Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays For Her and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Ari opens with Raspberry, Pear, and Grapefruit.
The heart brings Vanilla Orchid, Rose, and Lily of the Valley.
It dries down to Marshmallow, Musk, and Woody Notes.
What to layer with Ari
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays For Her
The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, rose, and lily of the valley.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer The Scent of Peace on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays The Scent of Peace
Millesime Imperial by Creed
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share musk and woody notes.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Millesime Imperial on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays Millesime Imperial
Mefisto by Xerjoff
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, rose, and musk.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mefisto on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays Mefisto
Mefisto Gentiluomo by Xerjoff
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, rose, and musk.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mefisto Gentiluomo on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays Mefisto Gentiluomo
Pairings to approach with care
Red Tobacco by Mancera
Not Recommended · 30/99
Red Tobacco has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Red Tobacco brings a spicy contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Red Tobacco on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 1 spray Red Tobacco
Angels' Share by Kilian
Not Recommended · 30/99
Angels' Share has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Angels' Share brings a gourmand contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Angels' Share on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Ari : 1 spray Angels' Share
Related fragrances and why
- For Her by Narciso RodriguezBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include rose and musk.
- The Scent of Peace by Bond No. 9BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include grapefruit, rose, and lily of the valley.
- Millesime Imperial by Creed — Both include musk and woody notes.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Ari?
Ari opens with Raspberry, Pear, and Grapefruit. The heart brings Vanilla Orchid, Rose, and Lily of the Valley. It dries down to Marshmallow, Musk, and Woody Notes.
How long does Ari last, and how strong is it?
Ari by Ariana Grande has moderate longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 5/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Ari?
It's best in spring, summer, and fall. It suits casual, date, evening, and office.
What layers well with Ari?
For Her by Narciso Rodriguez is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and musk scents naturally complement each other, and they share rose and musk. Apply Ari first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer For Her on top for musk lift. Start with 2 sprays Ari : 2 sprays For Her.
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