Yara Candy by Lattafa Perfumes

It has surprised me greatly, for the better. At first, it was strange because people said it smelled like sweets, but it doesn’t smell like that to me at all. The first time I sprayed it, it seemed to smell like plastic, like cheap perfumes, but it was the musk notes settling. After that strange note, it turns into a sweet fruit salad, as if the fruits had condensed milk. It’s very strange, like a fruit juice on steroids. And sweet, super sweet. With a syrupy touch after a while. The strawberry and blackcurrant are very noticeable. The vanilla adds sweetness but isn’t very prominent. It lasts a very long time; on clothes, I can still smell it days later. On skin, it lasts practically all day. I wear it to go to work, and when I come back in the afternoon, my partner smells it as soon as I walk through the door. A very positive experience. If you like super fruity and sweet perfumes, you’ll love it. For the price, I think it’s a complete perfume.

It’s very delicious; I didn’t like it much at first, but then I let it mature for a month and have been using it, and wow, now I do smell the gummy scent, it literally smells like those strawberry gums with sugar. It opens fruity, a bit citrusy, but then that gummy scent comes out, and you feel the creamy vanilla. It’s not so gourmand, mind you; as I describe it, it might sound creamier than it is, and no, it’s less creamy than the Regular Yara, more acidic, very sweet, very delicious. On my skin, it doesn’t last long; you have to reapply, whereas the Pink Yara lasts much longer.

I was very excited because I’m a fan of sweet perfumes, but I’m glad I tested it before buying it blind. I asked to smell it in two different shops on two different days, and I was disappointed in both tests. The opening is a simple fruity scent; I didn’t feel anything that reminded me of the ‘candy’ it’s supposed to evoke. Furthermore, the base notes feel too masculine to me, somewhat woody and spicy; I didn’t even detect the vanilla. The contrast between the opening and the base is too abrupt. I don’t recommend buying it blind.

How good that I bought it on offer; otherwise, I would be very disappointed. It’s a pleasant scent but doesn’t stand out among the Yaras: less sweet than Rosa and less interesting than Naranja (I don’t like Blanco). I thought it would have more acidity, like Taskeen Marina, to balance the sweetness, but it’s just sweet, flat, and less long-lasting than Rosa. We’ll have to find a use for it; it doesn’t bother me enough to not recommend it, but I wouldn’t recommend it either.

I think it’s an excellent blend of sweet and fruit. I find it richer than the original Yara; it keeps that characteristic vanilla but the combination with the gummies and the fruity notes makes it stronger and unique. If you like the original and don’t want to go unnoticed, you’ll love this; this one you definitely feel when you walk past. I’ve been praised a lot for it. It’s youthful and cheerful; I’d wear it during the day and in summer.

It’s not spectacular; it’s a generic sweetie but pleasant. It has an artificial aftertaste that doesn’t bother me. It turns creamy and soft thanks to a musky vanilla and powdery sandalwood. The raspberry and mandarin balance well. It reminds me a bit of Britney’s Fantasy, Meow, and Katy Perry’s Purr. For the price, you can’t ask for more, and I liked it more than the first Yara, which I gifted to my mum and suited her perfectly.

The best of the Yara range between the original, the orange, and this one. I don’t feel they resemble each other at all. I was scared because I thought it would be very childish or boring, which happens a bit with the original although I like it. Nothing to do with that: all the notes blend so well: sweets, vanilla, gardenia, and fruits; it’s impressive, I didn’t expect it, a pleasant surprise. I’d wear it all day long.

Compared to the Kriska Romance (I own both), this smells of acidic strawberry with vanilla, whereas the other is chocolate, sexier and more elegant. It has an artificial touch of acidic gummies with creamy vanilla. It’s for teenage girls looking for something fun. It resembles the Fantasy; they are distant cousins. I prefer the original Yara Rosa a thousand times over. Sometimes less is more.

Typical perfume Tarta de Fresa would wear. Ideal for spring and summer days. You can really smell the gummies, vanilla, and magnolia. Very creamy and exquisite, with that talc-like touch. Perfect for sweet lovers. It’s the only Arabic fragrance I own and I’m fascinated by it. Plus, the bottle is large. I use it daily and people have said wonderful things about it. 8/10.

Personal analysis: 1. Versatility: It can be worn all year round, only during the day, and is very informal. 2. Longevity: Between 6 and 8 hours. 3. Sillage and projection: Moderate sillage but projects very well. 4. Affinity: It fits my tastes perfectly; I would buy it again and have used it extensively over the last three months.

Of all the Yaras, this is my favourite. It’s a youthful, sweet, and uncomplicated scent that doesn’t detract from its charm. The watermelon sweet smell predominates, but as it dries down, a creamy vanilla and amber base emerges. It lasts a long time on clothes and skin, at least four hours.

It hooked me at first, then it made me gag. It smells incredibly plasticky and low-quality. I know it’s not expensive, but Touss is on another level. If you like the smell of sweets, this is the place. The one indisputable thing is that it doesn’t last at all.

I adore it. It’s been a long time since a fragrance obsessed me, and this one managed it. It’s incredibly sweet, with very penetrating vanilla touches, very enveloping, feminine, and captivating. For lovers of gourmand perfumes like me, it’s a must-have.

I love that it smells like the original Yara without those floral notes I didn’t fancy. It’s delicious, like dulce de leche strawberry, but I’m disappointed by the longevity: it doesn’t last more than two hours and the trail is weak.

The opening isn’t my favourite; it reminds me of Britney’s Fantasy (which I don’t like), but the evolution is brilliant. The dry-down is good and addictive. It’s a soft, feminine gourmand vanilla that captivated me.