The first perfume released by Ariana Grande was Ari.
Ari by Ariana Grande launched in 2015 as Grande’s debut fragrance, created in partnership with Luxe Brands. Its name references Grande’s familiar nickname and helped establish the playful, highly recognizable branding that became central to her beauty business.
The scent is generally described as a fruity floral gourmand. Its advertised notes include raspberry, pear and grapefruit at the opening, followed by floral notes such as vanilla orchid, rose and lily-of-the-valley, with marshmallow, musk and woods in the base. The bottle’s design, including a pom-pom detail, became part of its visual identity.
Fans sometimes select Cloud because it became one of Grande’s most commercially famous perfumes, but Cloud arrived later, in 2018. Sweet Like Candy also followed Ari, launching in 2016, while God Is a Woman came later still. Ari therefore refers to her debut fragrance, not merely one of her best-known releases.