Eau de Parfum2020
R.E.M.
Alexis GrugeonThe nose · 21 fragrances · also made Forbidden Apple Croque Moi (2025)Portrait →

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Ariana Grande  ·  Sold as feminine

R.E.M.

The cozy feeling of settling into an armchair with a cup of warm milk and caramel, where the familiar comfort of powdery musk meets the unexpected freshness of fig.

3.893,935 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
sweetlavenderpowderycaramelfruityaromatic
R.E.M.Budget · under $40

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate17% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak20%
Moderate56%
Long lasting14%
Eternal3%
SillageModerate13% say strong or enormous
Intimate28%
Moderate59%
Strong10%
Enormous3%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine3%
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Unisex32%
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Feminine64%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2020, R.E.M. by Ariana Grande is a fragrance that weaves together sweet and powdery notes with surprising depth. Perfumer Alexis Grugeon crafted this Oriental Vanilla scent, balancing the caramel sweetness with zesty fig and quince, while lavender and pear blossom add a fresh floral touch. The base of musk and tonka bean grounds it in warmth and comfort, making R.E.M. a versatile choice for both day and night.

How to wear it

Apply two sprays for a balanced presence. The caramel sweetness is immediate but fades within an hour, giving way to the lasting warmth of tonka bean and musk. This fragrance reads better close to skin than in a large space.

Fig. 01 — R.E.M., Ariana Grande

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Alexis Grugeon portrait
03 · The nose

Alexis Grugeon

From the Grasse museum to Firmenich

Alexis Grugeon is a perfumer who grew up in Beauvais, in northern France, and traces his calling to a childhood visit to the Perfume Museum in Grasse at age nine.

21fragrances
Frenchnationality

The R.E.M. line

2 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Ariana Grande

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

3.89/ 5 · 3,935 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 13%.

Love35%
Like35%
OK16%
Dislike10%
Hate3%
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