Is Ard Al Zaafaran Forever Blue a dupe of Kayali Yum Pistachio?
Yum Pistachio EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Forever Blue EDP
Yum Pistachio and Forever Blue share a similar DNA, but diverge in execution. Yum Pistachio can be polarizing, sometimes reading as medicinal or soapy, despite its nutty gourmand intentions. Forever Blue, a budget-friendly alternative, leans heavily into the sweet, creamy, cotton-candy aspects, creating a less nuanced but arguably safer and more crowd-pleasing experience. If you enjoy the pistachio-marshmallow profile but are wary of Kayali's potential pitfalls or price, Forever Blue offers a sweeter, less risky, and more affordable alternative.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Yum Pistachio
- Forever Blue
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a more nuanced and complex pistachio scent.
- You appreciate the challenge of a polarizing fragrance.
- You prefer higher-end perfume presentation and branding.
- You want a perfume with better longevity.
- You want a sweeter, less challenging pistachio gourmand.
- You're looking for a budget-friendly everyday fragrance.
- You prefer a stronger cotton candy note.
- You want something easy to wear and mass appealing.
Pistachio and hazelnut with a splash of rum, soft florals, then a marshmallow, cacao and tonka base: a cold, creamy gelato of a gourmand. Playful and sweet, and one to test on skin first.
A nod to Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, creamier and sweeter than the original. Pistachio, hazelnut and gelato lead, then cotton candy and marshmallow follow. Cosy, youthful and long-lasting.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Pistachio
8%
vs
13%
Cotton Candy
7%
vs
10%
Marshmallow
7%
vs
7%
Vanilla
6%
vs
9%
Hazelnut
5%
vs
7%
Peony
4%
vs
7%
Lily of the Valley
3%
vs
9%
Pear
3%
vs
7%
Raspberry
3%
vs
8%
Tonka Bean
2%
vs
8%
Cream
9% share of the perfume
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Cardamom
6% share of the perfume
Rum
6% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
4% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Peach
3% share of the perfume
Geranium
3% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
2% share of the perfume
Loukhoum
1% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Gelato
10% share of the perfume
Pistachio
8%
vs
13%
Hazelnut
5%
vs
7%
Bergamot
7% share of the perfume
Vanilla
7% share of the perfume
Cardamom
6% share of the perfume
Rum
6% share of the perfume
Gelato
10% share of the perfume
Peony
4%
vs
7%
Lily of the Valley
3%
vs
9%
Pear
3%
vs
7%
Raspberry
3%
vs
8%
Peach
3% share of the perfume
Geranium
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
1% share of the perfume
Cotton Candy
7%
vs
10%
Marshmallow
7%
vs
7%
Tonka Bean
2%
vs
8%
Cream
9% share of the perfume
Sandalwood
4% share of the perfume
Cedar
4% share of the perfume
Cacao Pod
2% share of the perfume
Loukhoum
1% share of the perfume
Vanilla
10% share of the perfume
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold, creamy pistachio with bright florals reads well in spring and summer. The sweet, warm base lets it go on through autumn and winter too.
Occasions
Creamy and sweet, it is a better fit for casual days and dates than for formal wear or the office. It stays close, so it will not overpower, and it is not for exercise.
Seasons
Pistachio, marshmallow and vanilla feel warmest in autumn and winter, and the floral lift keeps spring workable. The confectionery weight thins in summer heat.
Occasions
Soft projection and a sweet gourmand character make it a confident casual and date pick. The cotton-candy edge keeps it from formal territory, and it is a touch loud for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Vanilla, Pistachio, Lily of the Valley
Adds gelato, drops bergamot and cacao pod
Where to buy
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