Is Lattafa Yara Moi a dupe of Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense Marc Jacobs?
Perfect Intense Marc Jacobs EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2021 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Yara Moi EDP
Perfect Intense by Marc Jacobs and Yara Moi by Lattafa both feature sweet, fruity, and powdery accords, but they diverge significantly in their overall profiles and appeal. Perfect Intense offers a premium, feminine experience with a focus on nutty florals and playful notes like banana and sandalwood, making it ideal for those who appreciate a chic and comforting scent. In contrast, Yara Moi, though unisex and more budget-friendly, presents a divisive experience with its unique 'soil' note that can be polarizing. Its creamy floral elements have impressive longevity but may not suit everyone's taste. Choose Perfect Intense for a bold signature scent, or opt for Yara Moi if you enjoy taking fragrance risks.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
- Prefer a premium, feminine fragrance.
- Enjoy nutty floral scents.
- Seek a bold and modern signature.
- Prefer a unisex fragrance.
- Enjoy unique, divisive scents.
- Seek a mid-tier, budget-friendly option.
A plush almond and narcissus cocoon with playful hints of banana and creamy sandalwood, Perfect Intense is equal parts chic, comforting, and a little bit quirky. It is a bold, sweet, and modern signature for those who love nutty florals with a unique twist.
Yara Moi is truly a 'love-it-or-hate-it' scent, divisive among even seasoned fragrance fans. For some it's a creamy, sophisticated floral with impressive longevity, for others, it's a scrubber with an unshakeable 'soil' note. Not a safe blind buy, but worth trying if you can snag a well-macerated bottle.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Perfect Intense is warm, nutty, and creamy, making it ideal for fall and winter's cooler temperatures, though the uplifting yellow florals and playful fruity aspects make it wearable in spring. Its intensity and sweetness can feel cloying in high heat, so it's less suited for summer.
Occasions
Its creamy, sweet, and bold character makes it perfect for dates and cozy occasions, while its projection and intensity require a light hand in office or formal settings. The gourmand-nutty profile is not ideal for sport or high-activity environments.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it office-appropriate, Yara Moi's strength and pronounced notes, especially the patchouli, can be polarising. It leans better into date nights and special events where its creamy warmth can shine without overwhelming those around you.
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 1 of its 4 notes, including Sandalwood
Adds almond and narcissus, drops amber and caramel
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. Prices in your currency are estimates (ECB rate 7 Oct); the shop charges its own price, shown in brackets. How import charges work
International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work