Question 1

What's the difference between Sweet Like Candy and Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Like Candy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ariana Grande (2016) dominated by Sweet accords. Mod Vanilla is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Ariana Grande (2022) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 6 accords: Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sweet Like Candy or Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sweet Like Candy scores 4.05/5 vs Mod Vanilla at 4.22/5. On r/fragrance, Sweet Like Candy sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Mod Vanilla is 6.2/10 (mixed). Sweet Like Candy's standout strength: Highly addictive dry down with a creamy, sweet character. Mod Vanilla's standout strength: Unique tobacco/cigarette-like drydown that intrigues some users. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Sweet Like Candy and Mod Vanilla smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 1 notes and 6 accords, including Sweet, Fruity, Vanilla, Powdery, Lactonic. 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. Mod Vanilla: Mod Vanilla generates mixed reactions in the community, with its most distinctive feature being a tobacco or cigarette-like drydown that either fascinates or repels users.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Sweet Like Candy or Mod Vanilla?

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 Sweet Like Candy vs Mod Vanilla?

Accepted Answer

Sweet Like Candy scores highest for spring wear; Mod Vanilla scores highest for winter wear. Sweet Like Candy leans daytime, Mod Vanilla leans daytime.

Sweet Like Candy vs Mod Vanilla

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (1)

Unique to Sweet Like Candy (10)

Unique to Mod Vanilla (6)

Shared Accords (6)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Mod Vanilla

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Attribute	Sweet Like Candy	Mod Vanilla
Brand	Ariana Grande	Ariana Grande
Year	2016	2022
Rating	4.05	4.22
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	7