Eclaire by Lattafa Perfumes

I always thought I’d love it judging by the notes, but something held me back, so I ordered a 5ml decant. Thank goodness I didn’t buy the full bottle. A huge disappointment; I didn’t like it at all. I’m still trying to work out what bothers me so much; now I think it’s that very synthetic scent, even associating it with plastic, though I’m not sure. My advice: don’t buy it blindly or recklessly.

Sweet, caramel-scented and intense. Very similar to Bianco Laté.

I’m a fan of sweet perfumes, but with Eclaire, it’s not possible. It smells heavy, overwhelming and even gives me nausea. It’s not pleasant at all.

It’s rich, but not quite as much as I’d hoped… once it dries down, it’s just vanilla. Lasted 4 hours on my skin and 6 on my clothes. To be honest, I regret buying it; I prefer Nebras.

I’ve just picked up this Eclaire from Lattafa. Hearing a review sparked my curiosity, especially as I have a weakness for floral gourmands and found it original and good value. Upon application, the opening was super alcoholic, like a vanilla and rum mix similar to rompope, which I didn’t like at all because I hate alcohol scents. Additionally, the sharp note made me sneeze. But a few seconds later, it changed and arrived at the notes that make it famous: a vanilla dessert, creamy with a touch of caramel. I kept it. The longevity is superb on skin and clothes. If you’re sensitive to alcohol hits, better not to buy it, but for the rest, it’s worth it. My husband and family told me it smelled lovely, which convinced me. Note: it’s not for every day, it can be oppressive; better for winter.

A very rich fragrance, a wall of information, and pure sugar. Milk with caramel is delicious; I liked it very much. It’s worth it, preferably after a good shower so other scents don’t interfere, and in the morning or afternoon when it’s cold, it’s definitely worth it. I liked it so much that I’m now tempted to try the other two releases from the same house.

Unfortunately, this perfume hasn’t met my expectations. From the start, it smells too much like that vanilla air freshener from the supermarket; it takes away exclusivity and elegance. The composition is very linear and artificial, with no evolution or nuances. The vanilla feels cloying and synthetic, dominating everything and becoming monotonous. The longevity is acceptable, but it doesn’t compensate for the lack of personality. It’s noticeable in enclosed spaces or heat. In short, I don’t recommend it; it seems more like an air freshener than a fine fragrance and I wouldn’t gift it to anyone.

My beloved Eclaire!!! Smells like a treat, a cake, a gourmand of the highest order. ‘Exquisite’ is hardly enough to describe how much I love this perfume, by God. I’m waiting for winter to wear it again because, for certain noses, it can be a bit heavy for summer. On me, it has good longevity and a wide sillage, but that might be because I apply too much; I’m fascinated by it.

Personally, it doesn’t suit me, and it won’t lie to you: it’s a slap in the face of sweetness. Very gourmand, bakery-like, almost sticky. Unlike other Lattafa fragrances, it has no weird notes; it’s plain, edible food, similar to the Give Me Gourmand collection but slightly more ‘adult’. I made a mistake by testing it in summer; it felt overwhelming. It lacks a twist to be sophisticated, but if you want to smell like vanilla wafer and caramel, this is for you… not for me.

You take a cup of milk, add caramel, honey, sugar, dulce de leche, chocolate bonbons, ice cream, and every tooth-rotting treat you can think of. You put it in the microwave for 9 minutes until it’s hot, take it out, and take a deep sniff that penetrates your brain; this is what Eclaire smells like. Is it synthetic? The truth is, yes. It’s a true test of endurance to wear this perfume; using it qualifies you for a certified Gourmand sick note. I wouldn’t consider it a blind buy unless you already use Scandal or Cher18 and want to go four steps further.

I love it; it’s super long-lasting, vanilla, lactonic, like dulce de leche, like a dessert. But only for cold climates because it can be overpowering; there are no spicy notes, which is why it’s an Arab fragrance I like. On my clothes, the scent lingers until I wash them.

To be honest, if this is indeed the dupe for Bianco Latte (though I’ve never tried the original), I’d buy it again once I run out. It’s a gourmand that makes you want to lick your fingers; super creamy with a perfect balance in the musk. I’m absolutely fascinated by sweetness; perfumes that are too powdery give me the creeps, but this hits the sweet spot: creamy caramel without being cloying, with a vanilla just as soft. It literally smells like a little dessert. It lasts between 6 and 7 hours with good projection; in a small room, people can smell it from the doorway. The opening is very alcoholic, but once it settles, it becomes super creamy, literally like melted caramel in the bottle.

A plastic wrapper stained with burnt dulce de leche. The smell of burnt plastic is repulsive. It is sweet, yes, it resembles Bianco Latte, yes, but in a synthetic and unpleasant way.

It is the vanilla king of Mercadona.

I tried it in a perfumery, on one arm and on the other a perfume I can’t even remember because Eclair invaded everything. Vanilla, vanilla, vanilla; intense, sticky, and probably the sweetest perfume I’ve ever smelled. The next day, my arm still smelled of vanilla; it had soaked into my watch too. It’s a lovely scent, not overwhelming thanks to the white floral notes, but it can be too much as it’s like bathing in vanilla essence. For me, it was, as I tried it in full summer, but I still think I’d add it to my collection for those days when I need that level of sweetness.