Description
Cotton Candy
Spun sugar, pink lights, and no curfew.
Meet the girl who never quite left the carnival. And honestly, why would she? She's spun sugar in human form, all glittery memories and sticky-sweet smiles. One whiff and you're twelve again, clutching a paper cone, convinced the lights are twinkling just for you. She doesn't try to be grown-up. She doesn't need to. She is the joy you forgot you were allowed to have.
All About the Notes
Fragrance Family
Gourmand · Fruity
Smells Like
Fluffy · Sugary · Pink
Trio Notes
Cotton Candy · Strawberry · Vanilla
Here's the Tea · What You Actually SmellTap to open
Cotton Candy is a fluffy, fruity carnival gourmand, sweet and pink but grounded enough to wear well past the midway. The first spray is tart raspberry and strawberry, sugared and bright, then warm spun cotton candy and cream melt in like the cone is starting to collapse. It dries down to vanilla, musk and sandalwood, a soft, creamy sugar skin scent that stays sweet without turning sticky.
The ExperienceTap to open
The Spray Perfume (Alcohol Based · Eau de Toilette)Tap to open
All about our Spray Perfume
Sillage
Moderate (5 out of 10)
A sugary pink cloud when you move, noticed at arm's length for the first couple of hours. By about hour three it settles into a soft vanilla skin scent.
Longevity
Moderate on skin
Estimated 5 to 7 hours on skin. It clings to sweatshirts and scarves into the next day, and it goes longer layered over the Body Butter.
Concentration
Poured at the IFRA maximum
Every Sugar Mama's scent is poured at its own IFRA maximum. Want the IFRA details? Just ask and we'll send them.
Dry Down
The Body Mist (Alcohol & Hydrating Aloe)Tap to open
All about our Alcohol and Hydrating Aloe Body Mists
Sillage
Alcohol Mist
Intimate to moderate (4 out of 10)
A fluffy, sweet cloud for the first half hour, then a soft bubble about a foot out. It clings longer to clothes.
Hydrating Aloe Mist
Intimate (3 out of 10)
Close from the first spritz, more cream than candy. Mostly for you, and whoever leans in for a hug.
Longevity
Alcohol Mist
Short to moderate on skin
Estimated 4 to 6 hours on skin, longer on clothes. Mist it over the Body Butter and it goes further.
Hydrating Aloe Mist
Short on skin
Estimated 2 to 3 hours on skin, a little longer on clothes. A quick sugar fix at your desk or in the car. Layer it over the Body Butter to stretch it.
Concentration
Poured within this scent's IFRA limit
Same for both mists.
Want the IFRA details? Just ask and we'll send them.
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The Body Oil, Roll-On and Solid Perfume (Our Luxury Oil Base)Tap to open
All about our Body Oil, Roll-On and Solid Perfume
Sillage
Body Oil
Intimate to moderate (4 out of 10)
Worn all over, so it carries more than a dab at the wrist, a sugary glow about as far as a hug. Within a couple of hours it melts into a skin scent.
Roll-On
Intimate (3 out of 10)
Right where you roll it. Wrists, neck and behind the ears, caught when someone leans in.
Solid Perfume
Very intimate (2 out of 10)
A true skin scent from the first swipe. Your secret, unless you let someone close.
Longevity
Body Oil
Moderate on skin
Estimated 5 to 7 hours on skin, light on clothes since it sinks right in. Smooth it on damp skin after a shower, and it goes longer under the Spray Perfume.
Roll-On
Moderate on skin
Estimated 6 to 8 hours on skin. It stays put where you roll it, so there's not much on clothes. Roll it over the Body Butter for extra staying power.
Solid Perfume
Short to moderate on skin
Estimated 4 to 6 hours on skin, and almost nothing on clothes. Tuck it in your purse for touch-ups, and layer it over the Body Butter to stretch it.
Concentration
Poured within this scent's IFRA limits
Same for all three.
Want the IFRA details? Just ask and we'll send them.
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The Hair Perfumes (Silk & Aloe Hydrating Hair Mist, Hair Wave Mist, Argan Gloss Hair Mist, Argan Milk Hair Mist)Tap to open
All about our Hair Perfumes
Sillage
Hydrating Hair Mist & Hair Wave Mist
Very intimate (2 out of 10)
A soft puff of spun sugar when you flip your hair or pull it up. Then it stays near.
Argan Gloss Hair Mist
Intimate (3 out of 10)
The one people notice most. A sweet, pink shine when you move, strongest in the first hour.
Argan Milk Hair Mist
Very intimate (2 out of 10)
Creamy and close to the hair. Mostly for you, and anyone stealing a hug.
Longevity
Hydrating Hair Mist & Hair Wave Mist
Short in hair
Estimated 2 to 3 hours in hair. Light and easy to refresh, so keep it in your bag. Mist it over the Argan Milk to stretch it.
Argan Gloss Hair Mist
Short to moderate in hair
Estimated 3 to 5 hours in hair. It can linger on a scarf or pillowcase into the next day. Layer it over the Argan Milk for more.
Argan Milk Hair Mist
Short in hair
Estimated 3 to 4 hours in hair. Finish with the Argan Gloss to bring the sugar back up.
Concentration
Hair-safe strength
Poured to the IFRA limit for hair on this scent, which is set much lower than for skin. Light, clean, and made to sit pretty in your hair.
Want the IFRA details? Just ask and we'll send them.
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The Body Butter & Body Butter ShimmerTap to open
All about our Body Butter and Body Butter Shimmer
Sillage
Moderate (5 out of 10)
Worn all over, so it reads as a real scent, not just lotion. A sweet pink glow for the first hour or two, then a cozy skin bubble.
Longevity
Moderate on skin
Estimated 5 to 7 hours on skin. It carries onto your clothes and sheets, and it's the best base to layer the Spray Perfume or Body Mist over.
Concentration
Poured within this scent's IFRA limit
Made for skin, head to toe.
Want the IFRA details? Just ask and we'll send them.
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The Layering Lab · Mix & MatchTap to open
Same carnival, different ride. Keep Cotton Candy at the center, then take it clean on a sunny clothesline, softer into spring flowers, warmer with roses at dusk, or darker after the lights go out.
Sugar on the Clothesline
Country Clothesline brings crisp linen and sunny spring air, so the Raspberry and Strawberry go light and the Cotton Candy drifts like sugar on the breeze. The Musk turns soft and clean, and the Cream keeps it sweet. Wear it for spring cleaning, Saturday errands, and lazy mornings in fresh sheets.
Spun Sugar Bouquet
Lily of the Valley brings a fresh, delicate spring garden, so the Cotton Candy goes airy and the Strawberry reads like petals instead of jam. The Musk turns clean and soft, and the Vanilla keeps it sweet underneath. Wear it for Easter brunch, baby showers, and spring days when you want sweet with a grown-up edge.
Roses at Dusk
Rose, Patchouli & Amber brings a romantic, grounded glow, so the Raspberry turns jammy and the Cotton Candy melts into the Vanilla. The Sandalwood goes deep and earthy, and it all settles warm and close. Wear it for fall evenings, dinner dates, and the walk home after the fair lights come on.
Candied Apple After Dark
Midnight Carousel turns the carnival lights down low, so the Cotton Candy turns dark and caramelized and the Strawberry turns glossy like candy on a stick. The Sandalwood and Musk step forward, cool and a little dangerous. Save it for fall fairs, Halloween, and date night when the rides are closing.
How to Layer: The French Girl Routine
A scent that lasts all day starts in the shower. Same scent, every layer.
Caution: Never spray on your throat area or underarms.
Scent combinations are personal. These are impressions to explore; the balance will vary with your chosen formats and application.
Where to Wear It & When to Wear ItTap to open
Wear This To
- The county fair, a paper cone of pink cotton candy in one hand
- A summer afternoon by the pool, strawberries in the cooler
- Girls' day at the amusement park, front seat on every ride
- Movie night in, whipped cream on everything
- Easter brunch, raspberries and cream on the table
- A birthday party where you are the most fun person there
- A sweet first date, when you want them to lean in and ask
- A rainy afternoon that needs a scoop of vanilla and a little pink
- Any room where somebody's about to ask, "Who smells like cotton candy?"
Best Season
Peak season: Summer. June through August, fair season. Warm air puffs the cotton candy up and brings the raspberry and strawberry forward.
Also beautiful in: Spring. Easter baskets and the first warm weekends. The cream and vanilla keep it soft while the air is still cool.
Works in: Early fall. State fairs and football Fridays. Layer it over the Body Butter so the vanilla and sandalwood hold through cool nights.
Skip it in: Deep winter. Dry indoor heat flattens the sugar into something thin. If you want it in the cold, Candied Apple After Dark in the Layering Lab is the warmer ride.
Time of Day
Morning through early evening. Daylight belongs to the raspberry and strawberry, sweet enough for a weekend and soft enough for the office. By evening the vanilla and sandalwood settle it into something cozy and close.
How to Wear It by Season
| Season | What to Wear | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Hydrating Aloe Body Mist and Silk & Aloe Hydrating Hair Mist | Light and dewy, so the berries lead and the sugar never gets heavy in the heat |
| Summer evenings | Spray Perfume at the collarbone and wrists | The biggest trail on the page, so the cotton candy carries across the fairgrounds |
| Spring | Alcohol Body Mist over the Body Oil | The mist puts the strawberry out front, and the oil keeps the vanilla close |
| Spring weekends | Body Butter Shimmer and Argan Gloss Hair Mist | A little shimmer and a sweet flash of sugar when you turn your head |
| Early fall | Body Butter, then the Spray Perfume | The shea holds the cream and vanilla on cooling skin, and the spray keeps the sugar bright |
| Fair season | Roll-On, with the Solid Perfume in your bag | Steady on your pulse points, and the solid handles touch-ups between rides |
Fragrance notes describe the scent experience, not the ingredient list. These products are for external use, not consumption.
