10
Notes
8
Accords
1
Perfumer
R.E.M.
feminine
Created by Alexis Grugeon
R.E.M. by Ariana Grande is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women. R.E.M. was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexis Grugeon. Top notes are Zefir, Caramel, Salt, Fig and Quince; middle notes are Lavender and Pear Blossom; base notes are Musk, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
87%
Spr
45%
Sum
99%
Fall
Day & Night
99%
Day
88%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,663 votes
3.90
Love it
1.3k35%
Like it
1.3k35%
OK
57416%
Dislike
38511%
Hate it
1043%
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 110 community opinions from Reddit
8.2
/ 10 community score
R.E.M. by Ariana Grande is a well-regarded skin scent that successfully bridges springtime florals and summery tropical vibes, earning praise for its clean, creamy drydown and versatility. However, the community notes it's polarizing—some find it beautifully understated while others perceive it as generic or overly soapy, with variable performance depending on individual skin chemistry.
Strengths
- Skin scent that smells clean, soft, and effortlessly polished
- Versatile for multiple seasons with beachy and tropical vibes
- Pleasant soapy-creamy drydown that many find appealing
- Good layering potential with other fragrances
Weaknesses
- Divisive scent profile - some find it generic or soapy like body lotion
- Moderate to weak longevity and projection
- Can smell fruity or coconutty depending on skin chemistry
Best for
Spring and summer wearCasual everyday applicationThose who love skin scents and clean fragrancesBeachy or tropical occasions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
