Overview
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Name: Yara
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Brand: Lattafa Perfumes
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Released: ~2020
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Type: Amber-Vanilla fragrance for women
🌸 Scent Profile & Notes
Here are the fragrance’s layers — what you smell up close (top), in the middle (heart), and in the dry-down (base):
| Layer | Notes |
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| Top | Orchid, Heliotrope, Tangerine |
| Heart | Gourmand accord, Tropical fruits |
| Base | Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood |
So the scent journey is: fresh/floral + citrusy at first, then sweet/tropical gourmand, then finishes warm, creamy, woody.
🧐 How It Comes Across (Feel, Vibe)
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Sweet vs. Fresh Balance: Because of the fruit and gourmand middle notes, there’s a sweetness, but the orchid, heliotrope, and tangerine add a fresh/floral brightness so it's not just dessert-like.
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Warm and Comforting Dry‑Down: The vanilla, musk, and sandalwood give a cozy, somewhat creamy and soft finish.
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Youthful / Feminine Lean: Many users describe it as girly, pretty, soft, approachable; something that gives a sweet, pleasant aura.
⚖️ Longevity & Projection
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Longevity (how long it lasts): Mixed feedback. Some say they can smell it for many hours (on clothes sometimes) while others feel it fades sooner on skin.
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Projection / Sillage (how much it projects / how far others notice it): Again mixed. It’s not hugely powerful, but it’s good for everyday wear; more noticeable after spraying on clothes or layers.
👍 Pros & Potential Drawbacks
| Pros | Drawbacks / What Some Don’t Like |
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| • Affordable compared to premium designer perfumes. • Pleasant, soft, sweet floral sweet‑vanilla scent — good for those who like gourmand sweetness without it being overwhelming. • Versatile: can work day‑to‑day. • Good “compliment getter” according to many users. |
• Some say it doesn’t last that long on skin. • Might be too sweet for those who prefer clean, crisp, non‑gourmand perfumes. • Some find a “cheap body spray” vibe if over‑sprayed. • Because of its popularity, there are reports of fake bottles/blends, so authenticity is something to watch out for. |
🎯 Best Occasions / Seasons
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When to wear: Daytime, casual outings, work, maybe brunch. It’s friendly and not overly formal. Also good for evenings if you like something sweeter.
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Weather / Season: Works well in cooler weather because of the vanilla and warm base notes. But the fruit & citrus top notes give it brightness, so it could also work in spring/summer mornings. Might be a bit heavy in very hot humid weather.