Perfumes that smell like candy and pink sugar are often popular and nostalgic scents; below we share our top 3 picks of pink sugar and candy-based fragrances.
Candy for any adult that enjoyed their childhood is nostalgic and reminiscent of days in a candy store, a successful visit to the doctor or dentist, or as a feel-good treat after what was a long day playing out in the sun.
As adults we cannot indulge as we did when we were young with candy. But with perfumes, we can be transported to days when we could still eat candy and not worry about the state of our teeth or weight.
As such, some perfume purchases are based on finding a scent which reminds the wearer of days when they could indulge in candy and pink sugary treats.
While there are a multitude of pink sugar and candy inspired fragrances, our top three picks are the ideal entry selections for any collection.
What is pink sugar in perfumery?
Pink sugar is considered a part of the candy classification in perfumery. Candy inspired fragrances in the fragrance wheel are classified under the sweet and gourmand category.
This is as the fragrance notesare created through blending synthetic elements which are meant to invoke the memory of either pink sugar, chocolate, marshmallow or any other candy or sugary bite.
Additionally, you will find that most candy inspired fragrances tend to have musk as a note profile, as it is believed that musk elevates and adds maturity to the sugary notes incorporated into the fragrance.
Alternatively, candy inspired fragrances most likely have floral notes, which serves the same purpose as the addition of musk.
3 best perfumes that smell like pink sugar
In the market there are plenty of pink sugar inspired fragrances. As such, we will share three of our top picks.
Our picks will cover one affordable fragrance, a celebrity pink sugar inspired fragrance which is popular, and one fragrance which leans more towards the luxury end of the spectrum.
Before going into the details of each of our picks, our picks include:
| Perfume | Aquolina Pink Sugar | Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande | La Petite Robe Noire Intense by Guerlain |
| Nose design | Givaudan and Shyamala Maisondieu | Not available | Thierry Wasser |
| Classification | Floral fruity gourmand fragrance for women | Floral fruity gourmand fragrance for women | Floral fruity gourmand fragrance for women |
| Top notes | Raspberry, orange, fig leaf and bergamot | Blackberry, pear and bergamot | Cotton candy, blueberry, raspberry, cassis and bergamot |
| Middle notes | Cotton candy, licorice, red berries, strawberry and lily-of-the-valley | Whipped cream, marshmallow, black currant, frangipani, jasmine and honeysuckle | Bulgarian rose, orange blossom and jasmine |
| Base notes | Caramel, vanilla, musk, tonka bean and sandalwood | Vanilla and cashmere wood | Vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood and white musk |
1. Best affordable pink sugar fragrance: Aquolina Pink Sugar
The Pink Sugar fragrance from Aquolina is one that is very polarising as you either immediately fall in love with the fragrance or are sorely disappointed.
But this scent is considered the ideal scent to purchase if you are looking for an affordable pink inspired fragrance. It is not complex, therefore, the fragrance is touted as more of an everyday perfume to wear.
Moreover, due to the lack of complexity of the actual fragrance, it is aimed at a young female demographic like teenagers and young women just entering into their early twenties.
As a matter of fact, the fragrance is so popular that it is currently unavailable on Amazon.
2. Best celebrity pink sugar fragrance: Sweet Like Candy by Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande has one the most successful fragrance lines by a pop star. Currently, she has a total of 11 fragrances under her belt.
Sweet Like Candy which was introduced in 2016, is a floral fruity gourmand fragrance for women with main accords including sweet, vanilla, fruity and powdery.
The fragrance is touted as having the best longevity properties from the line, with the fragrance lasting anywhere between three to six hours on the skin.
Moreover, the price point makes it ideal as an entry to more expensive fragrances and its popularity is affirmed by the fact that it is currently unavailable on Amazon.
3. Best overall pink sugar fragrance: La Petite Robe Noire Intense by Guerlain
La Petite Robe Noire Intense by Guerlain is the 2016 release by the renowned fragrance house, and it was an extension of the Le Petite Robe canon of fragrances.
The name of the fragrance is as whimsical as nostalgia brought on by candy and pink sugar inspired fragrances, as the name is said to have been inspired by the French term which when translated means, “my dress in the wind.”
The fragrance is at the more expensive side of the spectrum. On Amazon a 100ml bottle retails from $69.79.
Therefore, it is important to first try the scent as it can be polarising besides the fact that the fragrance is touted more as a winter scent, due to its performance in the summer.
