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Inspired by Mona’s love for candy and mouthwatering notes, Vanilla Candy celebrates one of the most desired notes in fragrance with its delicious blend of sweet ingredients. Notes of glazed candied pear and bubble gum playfully enhance the fruity, candy-like sweetness with a tempting vanillic explosion at the heart, magnified by warm and woody notes of tonka bean, sandalwood, and patchouli.
About the Bottle: KAYALI’s signature diamond-shaped bottles and opulent jeweled caps are inspired by traditional Middle Eastern oud bottles. The number 42 indicates the 42 rounds of formulations it took to achieve the perfect juice.
Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy
Scent Type: Warm & Sweet GourmandsKey Notes: Candied Pear, Rock Sugar, Vanilla Cream
Most Common Questions and Answers About Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42
1. What does Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42 smell like?
It opens with candied pear, bubble gum, vanilla cream, marshmallow, rum, violet leaves, and ylang-ylang, transitioning into a heart of jasmine, labdanum, white caramel, bubble gum, and jellybean, finally drying down into warm tonka, vetiver, cashmere woods, sandalwood, patchouli, and sweet rock sugar—resulting in a creamy, candy‑sweet gourmand with a syrupy bubblegum vibe .
2. How long does Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42 last, and how is its projection?
Users report moderate to above-average longevity, roughly 5–6 hours on skin, with noticeable but not overpowering sillage, lingering nicely in the dry-down
3. Does it smell like any other fragrance?
Many find it extremely similar to Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle, especially the Le Parfum version—essentially “La Belle’s younger sister”—with users noting that once worn, you don’t need both
4. How sweet is it? Is it too synthetic?
Although marketed as an ultra‑gourmand, some users find it lighter and more floral than expected, with gourmand notes softened by floral facets. Others criticize its overly synthetic sweetness, likening it to cheap bubble‑gum candy
5. What makes Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar unique?
Its playful combination of candied pear, bubble gum, marshmallow, and rock sugar layered over slightly woody and floral notes makes it a fun, youthful gourmand that’s still grounded by vetiver, patchouli, and cashmere woods
Similar Fragrances to Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42
1. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle / Le Parfum
“These are the SAME… dry-down is the same except Kayali is stronger… If you have one, you absolutely do not ‘need’ the other.”
A rich vanilla‑pear gourmand with syrupy sweetness closely matching Kayali’s vibe on many wearers.
2. Khair Confection by Paris Corner
Highly regarded dupe that many Reddit users find identical in scent but offering longer longevity at a significantly lower price point
3. Creamy Vanilla Sugar Candy 42 by DUA Fragrances
An inspired dupe replicating the full gourmand accord—with candied pear, bubble gum, marshmallow, caramel, and woody base—sold as an extrait for a fraction of the price
4. Compound 108 Miim Miic 108 – Warm Vanilla Syrup
Often cited as a dupe available at TJ Maxx/Marshalls, described as “cotton candy-like” with strong vanilla-cream impression
5. Other similar gourmand picks (Reddits mentions)
Reddit users also recommend Horchata de Vanille by Sphinx and notes comparisons to Sweet Sweet consumable gourmands like Bianco Latte and Oriana by Parfums de Marly—though not exact matches, they share the sweet, sugary dimension
