Is Marks & Spencer Sweet Pistachio a dupe of Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33?
Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | F |
| 2023 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Sweet Pistachio EDP
One of the genuine close-dupe success stories in the M&S Discover line. Sweet Pistachio captures the soft pistachio-praline character that made Yum Pistachio Gelato a 2024 viral hit, and the Edp concentration narrows the longevity gap to a manageable couple of hours. Where they diverge is depth: Kayali layers in a creamier almond-praline-amber backbone that holds projection through an evening, while the M&S version stays prettier and more skin-close. Pick the Kayali if you wear it for date nights and want the full trail; pick the M&S Edp if you want the same gourmand vibe at £16 versus £100, with the bonus of a more workable everyday wear.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- ["You want 8h+ projection for evening and statement wear, not a daytime impression.","You love the specific creamy-praline-amber depth that Kayali nails.","You collect Kayali fragrances and want the canonical pistachio reference."]
- ["You want the Yum Pistachio Gelato vibe at £16 for 50ml Edp instead of £98.","You prefer a cleaner, more pistachio-forward read over the denser Kayali.","You wear gourmands for casual office and date afternoons - this is more workable than the heavier original."]
A modern, ultra-playful take on pistachio gelato with irresistible sweetness, creamy fluff, and nutty warmth. It’s a joyful, edible indulgence that turns heads and sparks smiles.
A joyful, nuttily sweet crowd-pleaser that channels the gourmand trend at a fraction of niche prices - ideal for those who crave pistachio ice cream in scent form but want wearability and fun.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The creamy sweetness and nutty warmth make this ideal for fall and spring, but its airy, fluffy texture lets it shine in cool summer evenings and winter as a cozy gourmand comfort.
Occasions
Its dessert-like, inviting sweetness is perfect for dating and casual events, while the moderate projection keeps it wearable for most occasions except sports. The bold gourmand character may be too playful for strict offices or ultra-formal settings.
Seasons
Pistachio, almond, and creamy gourmand notes peak in spring and fall when the sweetness reads warmest without becoming heavy. Mild winter works; high summer can feel cloying.
Occasions
Moderate sillage and a sweet gourmand character fit date and casual wear primarily. Too sweet for office and sport; works for evening events with a strong gourmand crowd.
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 5 of its 10 notes, including Marshmallow, Cream, Jasmine
Adds almond and amber, drops bergamot and cacao pod
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