R.E.M. by Ariana Grande
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7.2 / 10 210 Ratings
A perfume by Ariana Grande for women, released in 2020. The scent is sweet-synthetic. It is being marketed by Designer Parfums.
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Main accords

Sweet
Synthetic
Creamy
Gourmand
Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Salted caramelSalted caramel FigFig MarshmallowMarshmallow QuinceQuince
Heart Notes Heart Notes
LavenderLavender Pear blossomPear blossom
Base Notes Base Notes
Tonka beanTonka bean SandalwoodSandalwood White muskWhite musk

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Scent
7.2210 Ratings
Longevity
6.6175 Ratings
Sillage
6.1169 Ratings
Bottle
7.6203 Ratings
Value for money
7.8143 Ratings
Submitted by CandyScent, last update on 07/09/2025.

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17 in-depth fragrance descriptions
JSpines

176 Reviews
JSpines
JSpines
Helpful Review 4  
Ariana Grande R.E.M.
Definitely named right. A bedtime fragrance indeed. AKA: light! It really is lovely. Comforting, soothing, calming, gentle, agreeable, non-offensive, perfectly suited to lull you off to sleep. This fragrance is the equivalancy to the friend that everybody likes. Yes, it's somewhat synthetic but who cares, nobody's perfect. This is the type of scent that you grab for when you don't know what else to wear but you want to smell good and don't feel like being challenged by anything too involved or complex.
To my nose, the most prominent notes are lavender, musk and salt.
My only gripe is just how light the fragrance really is. I understand that the idea behind the scent is that it is meant for bedtime but even for that purpose, for me, it's still far too light. I have the type of skin that holds fragrance very well and I don't feel that I am an over-sprayer. However, I had to spray it 10 times to get the desired level of smell that I wanted. For that reason alone, combined with the fact that it's nothing super-unique, I don't find it necessary to purchase a full bottle. Still, it's a nice perfume as long as you don't mind burning through your bottle rather quickly.
UPDATE
So, as it turns out, this scent really needs some heat to fully bloom! I've been wearing it this Summer and it's incredible smelling in the hot, humid weather. So much better than when I first tried it in the much cooler, early Spring. I'm loving it and had to have a full bottle ASAP! Lavender vanilla goodness!
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7
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8
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10
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Luckymommy

55 Reviews
Luckymommy
Luckymommy
Helpful Review 2  
Car shampoo
This is such a cozy scent, I just love it.
It’s like you hugged your man and his scent mixed in with your own and created this.
It’s sweet, yummie and I do get the lavender.
It almost has a minty touch, so it’s not a warm cozy scent but a cold cozy scent.
Also I would say it’s unisex leaning feminine.
On my skin it lasts a long time, but it is just that, a skin scent. Perfect for snuggling up at home.
Like most of Ariana Grandes perfumes it needs to air out for a few days to mature and morph in to it’s goodness, so spray it and let it sit.

My husband says it smells like a car shampoo and he loves it
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5
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5
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6
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7
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Ssyrs003

7 Reviews
Ssyrs003
Ssyrs003
Helpful Review 2  
Lavender Musk
I ordered this after reading that it was "lavender done very well". At the price point, it was worth the blind buy and it did not disappoint. I love lavender and this perfume is no exception.

From my notes, which is loosely based on vibes as opposed to notes: it smells like wearing you boyfriend's cologne.

I like to layer this with a lavender cream - otherwise I find that it's more of a whisper than an invitation, but overall an excellent scent that I like to wear before heading to bed.
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6
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6
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Pilardavg

3 Reviews
Pilardavg
Pilardavg
Helpful Review 1  
Bedtime and dreamy lavender
R.E.M. lives up to its name & Ariana’s track. I love the combination of salty caramel and lavender that stand out for me. It is so relaxing that I’ve been using this scent for my bedtime and spraying it all over my room.

It is a sweet fragrance and has the marshmallows that reminds of the Ariana Grande perfume line, but I’d say it’s the most different out of the ones I’ve tried. It is a bit more masculine and unisex, but still so soft! The dry down give this effect to the fragrance.

The performance it’s not outstanding, but this is a complimented fragrance of mine so people seem to notice while it’s there! It’s quite different but if you are into a not too sweet lavender you will like it. However, this stays as a bedtime and cozy fragrance for me, it really puts me to sleep.
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Alissuhhh

25 Reviews
Alissuhhh
Alissuhhh
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I dislike this more than I remember
I am an Ariana perfume lover. God is a Woman being my summer favorite. Sweet like Candy for spring. Ari for fall, and mod blush is my current Winter. That being said last winter I was gifted REM and, its my least favorite Ariana fragrance yet. I don't know if my bottle is old but it smelled so alchoholy and synthetic lavender and sickeningly powdery... I don't know why but I dislike this more than I remembered honestly. Might not repurchase since I haven't used it all up in a year.
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LuckymommyLuckymommy 3 years ago
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7
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8
Longevity
10
Scent
It’s like you hugged your man and his scent mixed in with your own scent. Perfect for going to bed and snuggle.
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Poppy810Poppy810 3 years ago
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7
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7
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9
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This scent is slightly masculine in a way I really like. It smells like going out with your friends and then sleeping really well after.
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HWatlingHWatling 2 years ago
This is a bedtime scent. I spray it on my pillows, skin, comfy p.j.s, and snuggle with a good book. Love it!
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AlissuhhhAlissuhhh 2 years ago
This lasts but I wish it didn't. Synthetic lavender made me feel sick.
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JayvicmayJayvicmay 2 years ago
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7
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9
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Sweet lavender & salted caramel, beautiful scent. Love wearing to bed from how cozy it is.
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Kateisgr8Kateisgr8 3 years ago
6
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8
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10
Longevity
7.5
Scent
With its comforting combination of marshmallow, lavender and musk, this perfume is perfect for bedtime.
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PotatojuicerPotatojuicer 3 days ago
8
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3
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3
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Synthetic floral that gives me a headache. This doesn’t smell sweet to me at all
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PurpleKatPurpleKat 9 months ago
9
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7
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7
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7.5
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Typical sweet AG gourmand with sharp synthetic lavender. Enjoyable worn sparingly else it gets nauseating quickly!
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RjudgeRjudge 5 months ago
Does feel a little alcohol and fake-y. Bit as calming as I’d hoped.
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