Question 1

What's the difference between Chosen and Sweet Like Candy?

Accepted Answer

Chosen is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Nicole Scherzinger (2017) dominated by Fruity accords. Sweet Like Candy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ariana Grande (2016) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 5 accords: Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Chosen or Sweet Like Candy?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Chosen scores 3.90/5 vs Sweet Like Candy at 4.05/5. Sweet Like Candy's standout strength: Highly addictive dry down with a creamy, sweet character. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Chosen and Sweet Like Candy smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 5 accords, including Fruity, Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery, White Floral. Sweet Like Candy: Sweet Like Candy and Cloud by Ariana Grande have passionate fans in the r/fragrance community who are drawn to their sweet, creamy ambroxan-forward profiles and nostalgic qualities, though some find the opening unpleasant.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Chosen or Sweet Like Candy?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Like Candy: Good longevity and projection for the price point Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Chosen vs Sweet Like Candy?

Accepted Answer

Chosen scores highest for fall wear; Sweet Like Candy scores highest for spring wear. Chosen leans daytime, Sweet Like Candy leans daytime.

Chosen vs Sweet Like Candy

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Chosen (6)

Unique to Sweet Like Candy (8)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sweet Like Candy

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Attribute	Chosen	Sweet Like Candy
Brand	Nicole Scherzinger	Ariana Grande
Year	2017	2016
Rating	3.90	4.05
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	11