To me, this smells like Cloud's older sister. It's sweet, powdery, feminine, calming... but the lavender gives it some punch. At first I didn't get why people were saying it has a masculine scent but I think it's the lavender. It's not your grandmother's lavender, it has a youthful and feminine take but like I said it's still a bit of a punch. I think what people mean to say is that it doesn't smell as juvenile as AGs first several perfumes. I'm 34 and don't tend to prefer overly sweet fragrances but this is perfect for days when I want to feel pretty, girly and dreamy... but not 12. In fact it's one of my favorite bed time scents! It's also one of my husband's favorites on me. I love it so much I bought a 50 ml after buying the travel... (I usually only buy travel ... MoreTo me, this smells like Cloud's older sister. It's sweet, powdery, feminine, calming... but the lavender gives it some punch. At first I didn't get why people were saying it has a masculine scent but I think it's the lavender. It's not your grandmother's lavender, it has a youthful and feminine take but like I said it's still a bit of a punch. I think what people mean to say is that it doesn't smell as juvenile as AGs first several perfumes. I'm 34 and don't tend to prefer overly sweet fragrances but this is perfect for days when I want to feel pretty, girly and dreamy... but not 12. In fact it's one of my favorite bed time scents! It's also one of my husband's favorites on me. I love it so much I bought a 50 ml after buying the travel... (I usually only buy travel and 30 ml because I like having a variety of fragrances). I also find that this lasts pretty well on me. I can smell it on my clothes and skin for about 4 hours with maybe 4 sprays? That's pretty reasonable for the price. My one complaint and the reason it loses a star is the poor quality of the packaging. The lid doesn't stay on my travel size and I took the cheap plastic crystal holder off the 50 ml and gave it to my kids. Oh, also as a side note... I live in Florida and I think that's part of the reason I don't like sweet scents... it's so hot and humid that it's easy for sweet fragrances to make you feel sick... but the lavender really completes this perfume and makes it wearable for me even in Summer. So if you're looking for something sweet to wear in hot weather this might be a good option.

It's a yes

This scent is light and unique at the same time if that makes sense. Does not smell like dill pickles at all (to me) but it is not for everyone. It has the staying power you would expect for the price point (just like all the others in her line). It is nothing like her other scents in my opinion.I have cloud (which I love) sweet like candy (which I like but definitely a sharp variation from the others in my collection), and ari (which I did not choose for myself, and smells nice when it is in the air but not upon contact with my skin AT ALL).I do 99% of my shopping online, but this was an in store purchase for me because the reviews are so mixed and the profile seemed like one of those things I was either going to adore or reject.Much like mayonnaise, this ... MoreThis scent is light and unique at the same time if that makes sense. Does not smell like dill pickles at all (to me) but it is not for everyone. It has the staying power you would expect for the price point (just like all the others in her line). It is nothing like her other scents in my opinion.I have cloud (which I love) sweet like candy (which I like but definitely a sharp variation from the others in my collection), and ari (which I did not choose for myself, and smells nice when it is in the air but not upon contact with my skin AT ALL).I do 99% of my shopping online, but this was an in store purchase for me because the reviews are so mixed and the profile seemed like one of those things I was either going to adore or reject.Much like mayonnaise, this scent is polarizing. I love it and will repurchase in the future.

Lasts as Long as a Dream

I bought this perfume on a whim after smelling a few in the store. Now, keep in mind, I was wearing a mask, and I have slight congestion, so my nose isn't the best right now. (I couldn't even smell Cloud when I tried) But this was by far the nicest smelling of the perfumes in store. (My mom and I all smelled God is A Woman, Thank U Next, Moonlight, Cloud, and I believe Sweet Like Candy along with this one.) Maybe it's just my stuffy nose, but I can smell this without it being overwhelming or too much to give a headache. Lavender is a scent I'm neutral on, and I think depending on the other notes it can feel powdery and old ladylike. This is not the case for R.E.M. at all! I think the salted caramel and marshmallow notes help sweeten the scent, giving it personality. ... MoreI bought this perfume on a whim after smelling a few in the store. Now, keep in mind, I was wearing a mask, and I have slight congestion, so my nose isn't the best right now. (I couldn't even smell Cloud when I tried) But this was by far the nicest smelling of the perfumes in store. (My mom and I all smelled God is A Woman, Thank U Next, Moonlight, Cloud, and I believe Sweet Like Candy along with this one.) Maybe it's just my stuffy nose, but I can smell this without it being overwhelming or too much to give a headache. Lavender is a scent I'm neutral on, and I think depending on the other notes it can feel powdery and old ladylike. This is not the case for R.E.M. at all! I think the salted caramel and marshmallow notes help sweeten the scent, giving it personality. I feel that this is a scent for any age, even younger teen girls who are Ariana fans. This isn't too mature, but it's not overly sweet where it seems juvenile. The scent is a nice mix of feminine and sugar, but not in a way that's too cavity inducing. To me, I think of a dream or fairytale, it's very elegant, but definitely something that can be great for every day wear. I sprayed two sprays on my arm to test it's longevity while I worked. The smell has lasted 13 hours now, and I can only tell a slight fading towards the latter half of the day. The scent seems subtle and I couldn't smell unless I pressed my nose to my arm, but again, I only did two sprays and I'm slightly ill. I'm not even a "stan" or a particularly huge fan of Ariana, but I heard great reviews of the scent, and the bottle happens to be my favorite color, as well as R.E.M. being my favorite song by her. I would recommend this even without having the other party smell it. But I always recommend smelling yourself, since particular notes may not vibe with your own preferences for smells, but I think this has mostly tame notes that blend gracefully together with a nice balance of tones, that a blind buy shouldn't be a regret if this sounds enticing.

Must spray on clothes

So I've had this perfume for about a month now and wearing it on skin is a waste. It fades away super fast and the fragrance becomes hallow and not that great. BUT, if you spray it on your clothes, it stays true to scent and lasts all day. It smells almost exactly like Lush Twilight/Sleepy. It's sweet vanilla lavender and smells like what I imagine lavender sugar cookies would smell like. It's comforting and sweet but different and long lasting on fabric. Many say it's masculine but I disagree with that, it's so sweet to be masculine. Perfect for any occasion, but I wear this one for myself. Not a big fan of celebrity fragrances but this one is a winner for me, I just wish it lasted better on skin, but spraying my shirt isn't the end of the world. Perhaps if you ... MoreSo I've had this perfume for about a month now and wearing it on skin is a waste. It fades away super fast and the fragrance becomes hallow and not that great. BUT, if you spray it on your clothes, it stays true to scent and lasts all day. It smells almost exactly like Lush Twilight/Sleepy. It's sweet vanilla lavender and smells like what I imagine lavender sugar cookies would smell like. It's comforting and sweet but different and long lasting on fabric. Many say it's masculine but I disagree with that, it's so sweet to be masculine. Perfect for any occasion, but I wear this one for myself. Not a big fan of celebrity fragrances but this one is a winner for me, I just wish it lasted better on skin, but spraying my shirt isn't the end of the world. Perhaps if you layered it with the Sleepy lotion it would last longer on skin.

My pros and cons..

Pros: It has a very familiar scent which is one of the first things that I look for in a perfume. I like wearing scents that take me back to a particular time/place/memory that I can never quite put my finger on. I have ALOT of perfumes and for some reason my boyfriend says this is his favorite. It does smell good- I adore the initial scent. It starts warm and indulgent I love sweet gourmand scents and the longevity is good.Cons: it's not really unique. The familiarity of this perfume is very "something I smelled at the mall" if you know what I mean. The scent also dries down somewhat powdery but masculine. I don't necessarily mind cologne type scents though. It's just a completely different smell from the initial spray.Overall: I wear it a lot because my ... MorePros: It has a very familiar scent which is one of the first things that I look for in a perfume. I like wearing scents that take me back to a particular time/place/memory that I can never quite put my finger on. I have ALOT of perfumes and for some reason my boyfriend says this is his favorite. It does smell good- I adore the initial scent. It starts warm and indulgent I love sweet gourmand scents and the longevity is good.Cons: it's not really unique. The familiarity of this perfume is very "something I smelled at the mall" if you know what I mean. The scent also dries down somewhat powdery but masculine. I don't necessarily mind cologne type scents though. It's just a completely different smell from the initial spray.Overall: I wear it a lot because my boyfriend likes it. It's great for someone my age (25) or younger. I would've totally drowned myself in this perfume at 16. This will not be my forever perfume as I think I am reaching the age threshold for this one (and I'm only getting older lol). I have all of Ariana's EdP's and I would give every single one 4-5 stars. This one is one of the good ones she has, although I prefer GIAW because I think it's a bit more sophisticated. If you're contemplating and you have the money to spend, I would buy this.

Pass on this one

Don't even bother reading the description on the notes because all this smells like is quince (guava smelling type fruit) with a hint of lavender. This scent smells so sharp, there's no floral or sweetness or musk or anything to balance it. It just smells sharp on the nose! It just isn't her best fragrance and I only have been complimented by older ladies in their 60s. Do what u will with that information. This gives me such a bad headache and honestly nauseous sometimes. I keep trying to give it chances because it was expensive and honestly just wanted to get rid of it and not be wasteful. But I've honestly given up. It doesn't make me happy. It's nothing special. I guess if u rlly did want to try/wear this, it would have to be a summer scent. It lasts about 3 ish ... MoreDon't even bother reading the description on the notes because all this smells like is quince (guava smelling type fruit) with a hint of lavender. This scent smells so sharp, there's no floral or sweetness or musk or anything to balance it. It just smells sharp on the nose! It just isn't her best fragrance and I only have been complimented by older ladies in their 60s. Do what u will with that information. This gives me such a bad headache and honestly nauseous sometimes. I keep trying to give it chances because it was expensive and honestly just wanted to get rid of it and not be wasteful. But I've honestly given up. It doesn't make me happy. It's nothing special. I guess if u rlly did want to try/wear this, it would have to be a summer scent. It lasts about 3 ish hours before it starts to fade.

Signature scent

I previously rated this a 3 stars, MY BAD! I'm seriously considering exchanging my bottle for a bigger size, because I already know I'm gonna be dousing myself in this. Its the perfect balance between gourmand sweet & earthy fresh. The description of lavender & caramel is very true, it does smell musky at times, but it is a good musk. The initial spray is a floral caramel marshmallow, then the middle notes are musky, then the dry down reminds me of a warm cozy cinnamon bun in a field of lavender. I am ALWAYS going to repurchase this. You will catch me smelling like this 24/7. I tried all of Ari's fragrances and I never liked any until this one. This scent is super calming too, and the crystal packaging? Slayed.

Well, that was a surprise...

Wasn't expecting much. Celebrity fragrances usually smell cheap, uninspired, like bath and body works. This one's interesting. The lavender definitely comes through, but don't expect lavender essential oil, it's sweet lavender. It's salty, sweet, lavender and sandalwood for some complexity. I can't believe I love it. It's actually incredibly unique and not like anything else in my collection. I normally gravitate to fresh scents like Tacit, Memoire or on the heady end Diptyque 34. This is fresh yet warm, cozy, like a hug. If you can get past how cheesy the bottle is and having Ariana Grande prominent on your vanity, it's worth having in the lineup.

Young, Sophisticated & Just a little bit Sweet

I’m not an Ariana Grande fan so I probably wouldn’t have even tried this had it not been a gift. I’ve been solely wearing Coach Poppy & Poppy Flower for a decade, which are both discontinued (why do companies discontinue AMAZING scents‽) so I needed a new perfume to be my new favorite. And i THINK, this it! Yes it’s a LITTLE on the sweet side (so were coach poppy scents) but the other notes balance it very well. It can be subtle to strong depending on how much you apply, and overall smells great with my body chemistry. The vibe i get is young, polished & sophisticated if that helps anyone. I recommend getting a sample or trying it first before buying because how scents mix with our bodies is the most important factor when finding new perfumes. Regardless, it’s very ... MoreI’m not an Ariana Grande fan so I probably wouldn’t have even tried this had it not been a gift. I’ve been solely wearing Coach Poppy & Poppy Flower for a decade, which are both discontinued (why do companies discontinue AMAZING scents‽) so I needed a new perfume to be my new favorite. And i THINK, this it! Yes it’s a LITTLE on the sweet side (so were coach poppy scents) but the other notes balance it very well. It can be subtle to strong depending on how much you apply, and overall smells great with my body chemistry. The vibe i get is young, polished & sophisticated if that helps anyone. I recommend getting a sample or trying it first before buying because how scents mix with our bodies is the most important factor when finding new perfumes. Regardless, it’s very much worth seeing if this one is right for you. I love it!

delicious warm and musky

im not usually into musk scents but i really like r.e.m. the bottle is really pretty and looks nice on my vanity, light reflects out of it in an interesting way. the scent is warm, musk and sophisticated. however, i don't think it lasts very long and i can smell the alcohol in it which was a letdown but it's a celebrity fragrance so you can't expect top quality. i don't think i would purchase a full bottle again (i got it when it first came out). i still have more than half left and i used to wear it everyday. i never got any compliments on it but i love the scent anyway. i'll probably keep the bottle once i use it all since it's so pretty. i'm going to go put it on now lol