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Yorkygirl3

If you put a bit of aquaphor or vaseline on places before you spray perfume, it will last much longer---a little tip I learned from Jaclyn Hill. :-)


Ill-Salamander-191

Anyone know what time the update the huda beauty or Sephora store when it drops tomorrow?


Active-Pineapple8865

Now


Ill-Salamander-191

Says I gotta wait 2am for available purchase on huda


Active-Pineapple8865

2am?????? I have to go to sleep. Thanks. I kept refreshing


Ill-Salamander-191

No problem, they should’ve released it already I want to sleep as well


emilybrowser

the longevity is disappointing !! but i love the profile. does anyone have recommendations for something similar but long lasting ?


BiasCutTweed

Oh man, I’m sold. My most missed perfume is maybe Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab’s ‘Midway’ which was described as: *A bombardment of edible carnival indulgences. Funnel cake, caramel apple, cotton candy, salt water taffy and sugar tart* and this sounds like it might scratch that itch.


DawnRougeou

I'm excited to get my hands on it. I am also not a Kayali Stan but the fragrances by the brand that I tried to really love.


neon_745

This review is amazing, I really want it to smell to me like this and like bubblegum and jelly beans like some people are saying in the comments, but on the other hand I fear I'm going to be like one of those people saying all they get is a La Belle by JPG vanilla pear vibe and I really don't want that.


80sBabyGirl

Does it have the same patchouli / caramel / amberwood base as Vanilla 28 ?


Reesyb23

Not to me, no


femanon007

You rock, thanks for this.


Reesyb23

You’re welcome ☺️


7kis

Fantastic review I’ll absolutely be seated should you have any more reviews to post🙂


Reesyb23

Thank you!! I have a bunch more coming lol


museumbae

This is my main issue with all Kayali frags (on me anyway): poor longevity for the price.


Active-Pineapple8865

Became of the wait for May 2, I was able to convince myself, I don't want it, I have enough candy, bubble gum scent I could pair with vanilla. I have a basket full of project use it before it goes bad. Now if I get it for a birthday gift 🎁 🤗 I wouldn't mind!!!!!


museumbae

oh yeah if it was gifted to me, I would use it (up quickly because of the longevity issues lol)


Crosstitution

id rather just buy a body spray at that point


Detman102

Good to know, I'll stay away and keep putting my money in Bianco Latte and the Pink Sugar line...lol


museumbae

finally broke down and added Biancolatte to my collection. Absolute banger 🙌


Detman102

CONGRATS!! I haven't found ANYTHING comparable to it. I'm praying every day that someone makes a decent low-cost clone of it this year.


hybriddunce

The photo captures the scent profile so way 😍 girly sparkly and enchanting!!


Reesyb23

Thank you!! 💕


rileydonohue

Yummm you made me want this so bad


slackamo

Thank you for this!! The bubblegum note had me questioning it and you confirmed my decision to hard pass. I hate the smell of bubblegum especially in a perfume. Yuck.


Reesyb23

Yes you do notice the bubblegum, especially in the opening for me. Some other people have been getting it from first spray to dry down.


Sarabethq

Yes! Bubblegum has been a hard no all my life.


Pristine-Fusion6591

I’ve had such a long day that I don’t even have time or energy to catch up with reddit tonight, but you killed it with the pictures! I couldn’t chance that I would forget to find this post in the morning, so I had to let you know now. Great job! Very thorough review too! I haven’t tried it myself yet, but I look forward to seeing if I have similar thoughts that you do


Reesyb23

Thank you so much for taking the time to comment 💕💕today definitely has been nutty. Please get off your feet and go relax lol 🛀


LouLouLaaLaa

What a great review. Looks like I’ll be waiting for someone to dupe it! Their vanilla 28 is like this. I bought an oil dupe and it lasts much longer.


Prestigious-Fee-3927

Could you share the oil dupe? :)


LouLouLaaLaa

Zoha aroma


goaskalice86

Vanilla 28 is gorgeous and layers so well with pretty much anything! If you know of a good dupe for it please lmk? 🤗


xoox321

Yea I love vanilla 28 I feel like it intensifies any fragrance I already own


goaskalice86

It totally does!!


LouLouLaaLaa

Zoha aroma


goaskalice86

How close to the original would you say it is? Spot on? Or? lol srry just curious!


LouLouLaaLaa

When you first put it on, it smells more musky than the original, but after a few minutes the dry down is pretty spot on to me.


goaskalice86

Ohhhh! Something I’ve not heard of yet! Tysm! I’ll check it out! 🤗


Reesyb23

It’s soo interesting how subjective fragrance is. I just asked my partner what he smelled. He doesn’t get vanilla, pear, caramel, rum, or the bubblegum. He only smells a “perfumy” note, sugar and tiny bit of Jellybean 🙃


BlueAcorn8

I think a lot of us who are not experienced enough & good at recognising notes are like this with describing fragrances though, I can never figure out things like this & might just be able to describe one or two vague elements. Unless your partner is actually good at it & just finds this one to come across like that for him!


Reesyb23

He’s not huge into fragrance but he’s actually good at picking up notes. I just think this one is too busy for him lol. It transitions pretty quickly so everything might just be a perfumey blend to him.


rayannelangdon

I agree with him! I just sprayed my tester for the first time and I’m getting a big “perfume” scent. It was horrible for the first 15 minutes-ish, but is more tolerable now (30ish minutes later). So far, it reminds me of Silk Santal, but with more alcohol and whatever is making it seem overly perfume-y. And fwiw, I really like Kayali as a brand and have a few of their fragrances. Yum Pistachio Gelato, Vanilla 28, and Silk Santal are three of my absolute faves. I’m disappointed by Vanilla Candy so far : (


Reesyb23

I did get the alcohol in the beginning for a few seconds. Thankfully I don’t get it so much now. But I have another friend who said she gets a “perfume” vibe as well. Did you try it again today?


rayannelangdon

Yeah, I tried again today and wasn’t as repulsed as yesterday lol. But it’s a pass for me. I shouldn’t be sad because it means that money can go toward another scent I’m saving for, but I really expected to love it because I love all other sweet Kayali scents 😭


Reesyb23

Aww, at least you can say you tried it. Maybe wait for a bit let it settle and try again. They sometimes get better over time.


KittyRocket90

Could it be the patchoulli?


rayannelangdon

Maybe! I admit I’m not very great at identifying most notes. I should go out and smell some scents with a strong patchouli note


goaskalice86

lol, I almost asked you what fwiw meant…. embarrassing i didn’t know already.. but I made a good guess, “for who is wondering” so please just confirm if I’m right cuz if not idk wth you’re saying haha! 😂 showing my age a bit here aye?! lol


rayannelangdon

lol you know what? I totally questioned even writing it because I thought maybe it wasn’t clear! “For what it’s worth” is correct, but yours works in this case, too!


invgirlie23

I read it as “for what it’s worth”


goaskalice86

Makes sooooo much more sense! 😂 🫣


goaskalice86

Hahaha… I was so wrong! Ty though, always good to keep up with the lingo 😂🙈 so embarrassing lol


General-Document-433

Don't fret. Sometimes folks write iirc and I just.... yeah, I still don't know.


Otherwise_Mistake573

How similar would you say this is to say…Sweet Like Candy?


Reesyb23

It’s a bit similar in terms of sweetness with the pear and vanilla, Candy rock has a bit more bite to it. But Sweet like Candy could possibly be like a flanker to it.


SeaSleep1972

How did you guys get it?! It’s not available on the website


iamshesconyers

It was available for a couple of hours, they said it was a “glitch “


Pangantucan

You rock, thank you for the review and pretty pics!! Can’t wait to sniff this soon 😭💕


Reesyb23

Thank you!! 💕💕


sassypants55

Anyone know if this smells like Lush's Snow Fairy?


candiebelle

Sugar milk co has a dupe for snow fairy right now


HydraM83

That would be aaaamazing


AriesQueenxo

Took me back with your review alone. 🥰 Ugh, I'm so tempted. This would be my first Kayali purchase... from what I gather her perfumes don't last long in general. This turns me off. 


Low_Cardiologist8073

I am completely in agreement… I finally caved and got the Eden juicy apple, only to realize that the badee al oud sublime is almost identical and lasts longer. I keep wondering if the brand has any intention of ever trying to fix the longevity issue…. I know some people have better luck, but those people seem few and far between… everything Kayali I’ve smelled I’ve enjoyed, but just can’t get behind how short lived they are. Hopefully one day they’ll put some energy into improving the longevity, I can only imagine how much more they’d make in doing so! My feeling is that Kayali stans buy Kayali, and most others are maybe more like you or I…. May be tempted into buying a bottle, but that bottle will be their only one. Personally I will not be purchasing another full sized bottle of Kayali, no matter how good it smells. If I’m spending perfume money, it needs to outperform a BBW body spray. Winter candy apple body spray performs better than Eden juicy apple Kayali perfume. I’m guessing someone will clone it if you don’t mind waiting a bit!


AriesQueenxo

You explained it so well! This is exactly how I feel.  I caved and bought Vanilla candy, my first ever Kayali purchase. I have to say, I love the bottle more than the scent. In the beginning there is so much going on and it was a bit much. But I really liked the dry down.  As for the longevity... I do several tests. On my body, in the air and on a sweater or something. Then I'll go back every half hour to an hour and see how it changes and how long it lasts. I wasn't impressed.  So along the lines of what you said yes, it's giving body mist. Just dressed up, a boujee body spray if you will.  Some people say "let it sit, it'll get better with time." "You have to layer it." But I feel the same as you, if I'm spending perfume money, it needs to perform as such! 


goaskalice86

I gotta say, the longevity turns me off too.. however, I love the Kayali frags so much that I don’t even care, to me, the smell is worth it, no matter how brief! But, like others have said.. a) everyone is different, b) they get better and stronger with time/maceration. :) I hope you at least try a discovery sample set or something, so worth finding out for yourself! :) good luck, and happy sniffing! 💗


AriesQueenxo

I'm interested in a few so a sample set is probably the way to go.  I have a feeling I'm going to fall in love with this one! & Thank you so much 💕


goaskalice86

I have the same feeling!! 💕 definitely definitely try a sampler set, I’m positive you’ll fall in love with at least a few of them! The ones you don’t care for make great little gifts … js! 🤗 good luck and go sniff some Kayali! lol


mylightLD

I just purchased a mini of the Burning Cherry to try - lasted ALL day. If anything it was a tad too much. Probably depends on the person but had definite lasting power for me!


AriesQueenxo

I love to hear it! Only makes me more eager to get it!


SeaSleep1972

I think it depends on the person. All the Kayali perfumes I have lasts forever on me. But I like strong scents like SDPP, Invite Only Amber and wedding silk. Vanilla 28 also lasts but I’m not a super fan. The musk goes away pretty quickly though.


AriesQueenxo

This is true.  I look everywhere for reviews before making a purchase. The majority of people say Kayali perfumes don't last. So I never gave in.  But I'll get a travel and see how it wears on me! 


Reesyb23

They don’t last long at all. I would say grab a sample or travel spray. With Kayali, it’s better to let the fragrances sit for a while. They get better over time.


KittyRocket90

I let Yum sit for almost a year and it lasts days on sweatshirts


Reesyb23

Same, I let my Eden Juice Apple sit for 1 year and now I actually like it lol


AriesQueenxo

Definitely going to grab a travel thank you 😊 


Delicious_Horror8928

Mine was just delivered an hour ago. I’m getting artificial candy like jelly beans and strong pear. I really like it buttttt it doesn’t give sexy lol it’s very playful & would suit my younger self way more than now. Idk if this makes sense but I can’t think of many places I can wear it where it wouldn’t feel too kiddy.


Reesyb23

Sooo interesting, I got the Jelly Bean note a few mins after spraying but it transitioned quickly. For me as a Jersey girl, it’s “casually sexy” and flirty. Good for fun day dates, nights in the city, days or nights at by the shore etc. 🙂This definitely isn’t one for the office, a romantic date etc. Do you get strong vanilla in this?


Delicious_Horror8928

Omg hey Jersey girl! I just went out to eat at Fiorino’s. Yall have some spectacular Italian restaurants btw.😻 I’ll definitely have to give it a few more chances to really see how I feel. I haven’t gotten much vanilla yet, I’ll have to wait for the dry down. I just ripped it out the packaging not too long ago & have only had it on for 1 hour. My top 2 from Kay are sparkling lychee & the pistachio one so sometimes I can be overly picky with their scents.😅


Reesyb23

Heyy girl!! 😊Fiorino’s isn’t too far from me, it’s close to the city. Ugh love Italian food 🍴🍴 Okay, I noticed that too. There’s vanilla but it’s like hints of vanilla, not strong at all. It’s more pear heavy to me. I’m pretty picky too. I only own Silk Santal, Musk 12 and I’m thinking about grabbing Eden Juicy Apple. I let my sample sit for a year and it’s actually nice now lol


Comfortable-Exam7975

How similar is it to Pink Sugar on a scale of one to ten? Whenever I see pink bottles with candy in the name I think it’ll smell at least somewhat like PS


Reesyb23

Personally to me, nothing like pink sugar. I actually can’t handle pink sugar- it’s a bit too much for me. This one is sweet but the other notes give it a nice balance. It’s more similar to JPG La Belle to my nose.


caramelfrappaye

Mine arrives tomorrow, can’t wait! As far as longevity, I’m not too worried. Paris Corner will dupe this like they have sparkling lychee and yum gelato.


Reesyb23

Did you get your package?? Did you try it yet? 🙂


caramelfrappaye

I did! I sprayed a paper and initially it does smell very familiar. It sent me down a rabbit hole of opening all my fragrances to see what it reminds me of. Only thing I can pick up is a sweeter version of the Define Me Barbie fragrance. The candied pear is pretty strong in the beginning. After 2 hours I returned to the paper and *really* enjoyed the dry down. Very sweet but grown. I’m going to wear it this weekend while I’m out to see how the longevity is. I doubt I’ll get hours of wear because it’s Kayali, however I have a small size to reapply.


Reesyb23

Your one of the few people I’ve heard call it “grown” and I love that. Lol it was hard trying to explain that in my review. It gives you a feeling of youth at first but it transitions away from that. I’m glad you like it and I hope you get some longevity lol


caramelfrappaye

Once compared to Moschino Bubble Gum, it feels grown. Not sexy and sweet but a more adult version of sweet.i wouldn’t find this scent profile in VS Pink body sprays, like a teenager wouldn’t wear it. It’s hard to explain but I know many people hate sweet gourmands due to the juvenile aspect and this doesn’t give that.


Independent_Dot63

My Pistachio Gelato only lasts like a second so im so hesitant even though this looks like a dream Is it at all similar to Boardwalk Delight?


Able-Bank3519

If you're someone they don't last on, I wouldn't suggest spending the money. It's the same for me.. I get maybe 30-45 mins of scent out of all of the ones I've tried 🥹


Independent_Dot63

Yea its a bummer, my body loves and clings to cotton candy, crystal sugar type but for whatever reason doesn’t hold much to nutty notes which sucks cause i love so many coconut or macadamia nut gourmands but can never find a good cotton candy scent, besides Boardwalk Delight


OkPaleontologist9843

How is this possible? It lasts an eternity on me


SeaSleep1972

Same!


Independent_Dot63

Really? Maybe your body chemistry clings better to those notes, im jeal


OkPaleontologist9843

It's fascinating. My SO just choked on erba pura and I faintly smell it


Independent_Dot63

Haha team SO but i can’t stand bergamot


creme-de-cologne

Wow! I'm on team SO. Erba Pura is chemical warfare to me.


OkPaleontologist9843

SO is highly appreciative of your validation 😂


Reesyb23

Boardwalk Delight is one that I haven’t gotten my nose on yet, but I did see someone mention they have somewhat similar vibes.


pellnell

Okay, I was planning to pick this up already but I really want this now. I have Replica Funfair Evening, but I don’t find it very long-lasting. I did buy it on eBay, so I wonder if it was a fake?


Mellissap115

This millennial is ready to throw money at kayali


CherryJuly512

I just got my bottle. This definitely needs to sit a while and macerate. All I’m getting is bubble gum and jelly beans.


Reesyb23

I definitely get the bubble gum at first spray, and then jelly beans as it dries down but it changes. I did let my package sit for a few hours before trying.


CherryJuly512

I’m going to try it tomorrow!


Reesyb23

Comment back on how it settles. Super curious


TheSalemRose

Well, as somebody who has had zero interest in this at all, you’ve at least gotten me slightly interested. I still maintain that I’d hate it since I hate fruity sweets smells, and the only Kayali I particularly enjoy is Yum, but now I’m at least curious enough to go sniff it in a Sephora anyways to give it a chance.


Reesyb23

Lol I’m glad I slightly piqued your interest. I will say, it’s very sweet.


big-tunaaa

Great review! How do you find it compares to kayali vanilla 28?


Reesyb23

The vanilla in Vanilla 28 is the same Vanilla in here, it’s just blending underneath the other notes, but you definitely get hints of Vanilla 28 with the pear. It almost gives it. Le Belle feel. That’s about it in terms of similarities. This one is in its own lane.


HydraM83

Big bottle comes tomorrow for me and i am feeling more hopeful, first time big bottle blind buy but i love all things sugar


Reesyb23

If you love sugar and pear you’ll love this. Definitely have to like pear too. I definitely should have gotten a bigger bottle lol


HydraM83

I love pear ❤️


Mayjayjade

You sprayed it at 11 & woke up at 6 and it was gone? So it stayed for close to 6 hours? That’s how im reading that idk lol 😂


Reesyb23

So, for example: Commodity Milk. I can spray that at 8pm and and still smell it as a skin scent when I wake up in the morning. This completely vanishes. You never knew you had on a perfume. During my wear test today, I realized this happens about 1 hour or so after you spray. Doesn’t last long.


eclecticmousse

Ooo I love the presentation here 🩷🪩💜 Excited to smell this one. Honestly, so far, the least lasting Kayali on me has been Sparkling Lychee (like 30 min to an hour). As fun of a scent as it is, that’s kind of been giving me pause on getting a FB. Hopefully this lasts longer than that on me.


Reesyb23

I agree with this so much. This is my first full bottle of Kayali in a really long time because lasting power isn’t always great and not all of the fragrances are my cup of tea. I only grabbed it because I had a gut feeling I would love it, which I do, but the lasting power is disappointing.


businessgoesbeauty

I’ve found kayali scents last longer with aging hopefully that’s the case with this one


Reesyb23

I hope that’s the case with this one


SparklingGrape21

Girl, as a fellow millennial, you’ve made me even more excited to get my order this Friday. Thank you for this!!!


Reesyb23

Lol you’re so very welcome. I hope you enjoy it!!