Affection by Lattafa Perfumes

Nuts with cream and a fruity touch… pleasant, but I detect that typical Arabic perfume fixative that my nose simply can’t stand.

WTF, it’s a top in terms of evolution: a herbal opening that dries down to resemble Eclaire closely (though they aren’t the same). Surprised by the quality/price ratio. I recommend it for lovers of milky scents; don’t buy blindly due to the pH and herbal opening. For me, it’s a 10: a spectacular perfume for twenty dollars.

Soft and balanced gourmand, highlighting creamy pistachio with vanilla and a touch of jasmine floral. It’s not an overwhelming or opulent pistachio, but subtle, refined, and faithful to Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato. It maintains the gourmand spirit but in a more relaxed and sophisticated way. Excellent option for sweet lovers seeking something tranquil, with a nut twist without saturation. Good performance and a price that matches.

If you like moderately sweet, vanilla, and creamy perfumes with a pistachio accord, this is for you. On my skin, it’s an authentic pistachio merengue, with a milky facet and toasted hazelnuts. Imagine a pistachio shake with vanilla ice cream and a hazelnut topping. A bit intense for mid-summer, ideal for autumn, spring, and winter for that warm sensation. Good longevity, especially on clothes (8 hours), and excellent price for a cosy gourmand without spending much.

I love gourmand scents, but in my opinion, this isn’t one. On my skin, the opening is very herbal, almost resembling a men’s fragrance; after hours it becomes sweet but still not to my taste. It has no sillage, short longevity of 3-4 hours, and doesn’t project. I bought it for the pistachio ice cream and it’s nothing like that 🫣.

Like all Lattafa I’ve tried, on my skin it turns strange and bitter. But on clothes it keeps its creamy and vanilla essence. Only then would I manage to use it.

It’s my favourite right now. I try others, but I always come back to this. It’s not purely edible gourmand; it’s sweet and creamy with a fresh, green floral touch. At first, it smells almost like soap, but once it dries, it becomes pure nut and vanilla. It sits between both worlds and is perfect for everyday wear.

I sprayed it on my wrist and didn’t like it. I waited for it to dry; it wasn’t terrible, but I had to wash my hand several times. I tested it in the cold, in the heat, and in fresh air, and it gives me nausea. Don’t buy blind: test it multiple times first.

Creamy to the point of being cloying. Smells like a cream cake and nuts with a sweet pistachio. I don’t like gourmand so I don’t wear it, but I can see it could be loved by someone else.

It reminded me of Yara Rosa due to the creaminess and gourmand aspect. I thought it was something different; it’s sweet and rich, but it’s very similar to Yara. Perhaps those who don’t try both won’t notice the similarity, but sometimes I think they change the bottle and name because it’s happened to me with other Lattafa perfumes with similar notes. Not worth the price and the similarity is disappointing. Since I own both, they are very similar. Editing after wearing it all day: it’s sweet and fresh, without Yara’s creaminess. It doesn’t smell of strawberry. The longevity is non-existent.

I don’t like the bottle; for a Pride line product, it leaves much to be desired. They’ve done well with the green colour and the pistachio concept. As for the fragrance, which is what matters, it’s a resounding yes: they deliver on the creamy pistachio ice cream concept, I loved it. Note: I don’t have the Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, but I imagine they are similar. I have the Khair Pistachio from Paris Corner which is very good and has a prettier bottle, but I feel the Lattafa Affection Love has more personality.

Very sweet but not cloying to my nose. It’s lactonic with the creaminess of nuts, specifically pistachio. I don’t know the perfume it’s trying to imitate, but I have the Kahir Pistachio. Testing them side by side, I think Affection is more fruity and sparkling, while Kahir is denser and the rum note is more prominent. Although I only feel this difference when comparing them with effort, when wearing them I think they are very similar and hard to distinguish. I must highlight that although I hate the bottle, I love the atomiser. Longevity 6-7 hours, projects well at first, then stays very close to the skin.

I like it. It’s a rich, tender, sweet, creamy and cheerful perfume. Smells like creamy pistachio ice cream, has good longevity and sillage. I like it but it doesn’t overwhelm. It’s sweet and for daily use; it lacks more power and sweetness to my taste. I imagine a pistachio, vanilla and cream ice cream that is very sweet with a touch of lemon, but unfortunately this isn’t it; I feel it’s a bit powdery. If you like sweet gourmand scents, I recommend it. If you don’t like sweet things, test before buying. It’s not cloying; it’s a sweet, tender and subtle fragrance for the day. Scent 9/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 8/10, Packaging 8/10, Versatility 9/10, Value for Money 8/10. Would I buy it? For now, no.

With how beautiful the bottles were in the first edition of the Pride line, I think they’ve kidnapped the designer and replaced him with a wicked doppelgänger. The bottle is ugly, I’m sorry. But the perfume itself is very pleasant. It’s lactonic with lots of nuts, though I don’t particularly notice the pistachio. Initially I thought it was for fresh weather, but in reality it works very well in the heat. I’d say the heat makes it creamier and the cold a bit powdery. The longevity is good, but after 4-5 hours it stops projecting. It lasts on clothes for days.