Affection

I put this on before work and was still (if very lightly) bubbled in it 10 hours later, so I guess that's saying something. That's on skin. I've had the bottle for a few months, but it came already wearable (no maturation/oxidation period needed) and I think it lasted about 7 hours then. At 10 hours in, this turns to a vanilla skin scent, but still detectable, just no bubble. The smell hasn't really changed since I got it; it's very creamy and glancing at the reviews, nah, that's about right. I do get pistachio ice cream from it and lots of milky vanilla. Hazelnut, not so much, but pistachio, yes. I like it in any weather, but more so if it's not melting out. It's actually really pleasant when it's cold as well. For the price, I think this is fantastic, and my literal only bone to pick is that the bottle isn't very pretty; the design isn't horrible, but it does have that "Lattafa 3.0" weird painted look they've been going for with some of their newer releases in the pride/etc line. I'm not a fan, but it's also not actually that important to me. I personally feel like this scent is a bit more friendly to generous spraying-- not that you should or need to, but that in somewhat higher concentrations, it's still fairly nice. That's partially a taste thing though. I haven't needed or particularly wanted to apply this much to fabric, but it does seem somewhat clear, so I think it'd be fairly safe for garments. This is also a scent where I don't think it would matter that much if it was on skin; a little warmth is good, but I don't think it would ruin it to be worn on clothes, basically. I'll update if I apply to my arm warmers, but my guess is that based on skin longevity, there's no way it wouldn't last at least a day or two, and probably a bit more. The staying power did improve a bit over time (~7h to ~10h with detectable sillage), but like I said, it was also in decent shape when I got it. Anyway, I don't think there's a bad time or season to wear this. It's not going to float everyone's boat, but my wearing experience is that it's received pretty warmly, and it's a comforting scent for me. Today was pretty chaotic and moderately frustrating, but having a very stable bubble of this was something pleasant to stay grounded with. Solid love for me; not a full-on favorite but definitely in the rebuy tier, and at some point I do want to get a backup bottle. I'd be bummed out if they stopped making this one.

I have tested it in perfume store because I was heard that this is a dupe of "Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Kayali", I didn't test "Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Kayali" but this fragrance very similar to the description of the "Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Kayali". This perfume is sweety vanilla lactonic nutty seems like you are eating vanilla ice cream with nuts. After dry down the most notable notes are vanilla, Lactones, Tonka bean, pistachio, Hazelnut shell which give a little of bitter taste not annoying or spoiling this ice sweety fragrance. Flowers nonoticable for me and the top notes I felt a little of citrusy. I think this fragrance is fresh soft sweety and very suitable to be blind buy or easy to wear if you like perfumes similar to be like linear fragrances in general. Synthetic fragrance here is a nonoticable, In General I advise anyone going to buy any of Lattafa perfumes to macerate it from 2 - 3 mothes then start to use it, beacause the maceration make the pefrume ingrediants to be harmonizes together. This fragrance suitable to wear it at night or during the day, in summer or spring seasons. It lasts along time. I 'am very intresting of this perfume and like to own this perfume in the next summer season. لقد جربته في متجر العطور لأنني سمعت أن هذا هو تقليد "يم بستاشيو جيلاتو، كيالي 33"، لم أجرب "يم بستاشيو جيلاتو، كيالي 33" ولكن هذا العطر مشابه جدًا لوصف "يم بستاشيو جيلاتو، كيالي 33". هذا العطر حلو بنكهة الفانيليا واللاكتون والمكسرات يبدو وكأنك تأكل آيس كريم بالفانيليا مع المكسرات. بعد جفاف العطر في القاعدة النوتات الأبرز هي الفانيليا واللاكتونات وفول التونكا والفستق الحلبي وقشر البندق والتي تعطي القليل من الطعم المر غير المزعج أو المفسد لهذه الرائح الحلوة الباردة. الزهور هنا غير ملحوظة بالنسبة لي وفي النوتات العليا شعرت بقليل من الحمضيات. أعتقد أن هذا العطر منعش وناعم وحلو ومناسب جدًا للشراء الأعمى أو ليكون سهل الارتداء إذا كنت تحب العطور المشابهة للعطور الخطية بشكل عام. الرائحة الصناعية هنا غير ملحوظة، بشكل عام أنصح أي شخص ينوي شراء أي من عطور لطافة أن يعتقه لمدة 2 - 3 أشهر ثم يبدأ في استخدامه، لأن التعتيق يجعل مكونات العطر أكثر تناغماً معًا. هذا العطر مناسب لارتدائه في الليل أو أثناء النهار، في فصلي الصيف أو الربيع. يدوم لفترة طويلة، أنا مهتمة جدًا بهذه الرائحة وأرغب في امتلاكها في موسم الصيف القادم.

This has been a bit of a journey so if this is long, either skip or enjoy the story! I remember when YPG was released and there was so much controversy regarding it, did not meet expectations, wasn't gourmand enough, etc. I enjoy reading and listening to reviews (and honestly, did not have the funds to purchase even though the notes were so intriguing to me!). Fast forward to this summer, went to Ulta during their sale and picked up the new Aurora Nights scrub and body spray from TreeHut. Reading the notes I thought, hmm, pistachio and toasted marshmallow, sounds good. At first, I was really disappointed, it was so fresh? But also, smelled like powder sugar coated marshmallow? It really grew on me, I was using that body spray all the time! (As a note to anyone who may want to try it, it is nice but it is a 'moisturizing' spray with no alcohol, longevity is abysmal) The more I used it, the more I liked it. To my nose and on my skin it felt like a more fresh take on SDJ '62 which is my go to summertime scent. After realizing that this is the TreeHut version of YPG I had to have it! I still have yet to try out the OG YPG, at this time cost is still an issue but I have added it to my wishlist! Now, on to Affection! I actually really, like this scent, straight out of the box! It is fresh, but not sharp. To my nose it has a subtly nuttiness, tbh I had hoped for more pistachio but maybe, like most Arabians, mine just needs to settle. It has a marshmallow note, but to me it is more like a powder sugar dusted marshmallow, not toasted, where the sugar is there but not intense. It dries down on my skin like a light, bergamot infused powdered sugar coated jumbo marshmallow with a hint of warm, nuttiness. At this point the longevity is about 4 hours before becoming a close skin scent. I am using the TreeHut scrub and mist as layering tools to see if that helps longevity. Today, I used a body cream that simulates the ever popular Bum Bum cream and then Affection on top, the two combined are just lovely! I actually received two compliments today on the combo. I really love this scent and will be excited to see if it changes in the coming months, will update if so!

Tl;Dr: I can’t stop smelling my arm. It makes me feel cozy and happy. Good vibes. Delish. The fragrance unfolds like a sensory journey, opening with an exhilarating burst of zesty pistachio gelato. It's not the dense creaminess of ice cream, but rather the bright, effervescent lightness of a sherbet dancing on your senses. As it settles, a mesmerizing transformation occurs - the scent evolves into a luxurious, lactonic embrace of pistachio ice cream. Rich, velvety vanilla notes intertwine with the nutty pistachio, creating a comforting aroma that wraps around you like a cashmere blanket. There's an ineffable quality to it - a whisper of nostalgia that tugs at the heartstrings, evoking memories of carefree days, but not in a childish way. Just... comforting. Each inhale is a small reverie, transporting you to a place of warmth and contentment. It's more than just a fragrance; it's an olfactory time machine, conjuring feelings of joy and innocence with every lingering note.

When I first purchased and sprayed Lattafa's Affection, my first reaction was "meh". All I was smelled was a green pistachio. Per the fragrance gurus, I let off a few sprays and let the fragrance steep. A month later, I am revisiting it and wow, I am in love! I am finally experiencing all the sweet and creamy notes: vanilla, tonka bean and lactones! Affection is often compared to Yum Pistachio Gelato and Khair Pistachio. Yes, I agree with the comparisons. However, with Affection, after letting it sit for a month, I detect an amazing sugary note for the Gourmand Girlies! It's like vanilla cotton candy! I own lots of gourmand fragrances including Yum Pistachio Gelato and Khair Pistachio. Out the bottle and on first spray, both of those fragrances are ready to wear while this one did need to steep. But I am happy to have it in my collection.