Kayali 2024 EDP

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Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42

by Fabrice Pellegrin , Gabriela Chelariu

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Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Fabrice Pellegrin and Gabriela Chelariu. Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 opens with Marshmallow, Violet Leaf, Ylang-Ylang, and Vanilla, settles into a heart of Bubble Gum, Jasmine, Labdanum, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Sugar Cane, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a love-it-or-hate-it gourmand vanilla, absolutely bursting with candy-sweetness. It's divisive, but fans rave about its elevated, 'grown-up' take on bubblegum and marshmallow, whilst detractors find it cloying and juvenile. If you crave intense sugar, this serves it up by the bucketload.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sweet
  • Playful
  • Gourmand
  • Cozy
  • Warm
Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its potent sweetness and strong sillage make it a bit much for professional settings like the office, as many report it can be headache-inducing if oversprayed. However, it's a huge compliment-getter and perfect for dates or casual wear, especially in cooler weather, where its warm, comforting character shines without being overwhelming.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a vibrant swirl of juicy pear and rum, kicking off a playful carnival of sticky-sweet marshmallow and fizzy bubblegum. As it settles, creamy vanilla and cotton candy melt into a sophisticated base of warm sandalwood and a whisper of earthy patchouli, leaving a lingering, decadent sweetness that's surprisingly refined.

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