Lattafa / لطافة
Lattafa / لطافة
101 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The pistachio and hazelnut emerge with immediate sweetness, almost marshmallow-like in texture, whilst the blackcurrant bud cuts through with a tart snap. Those first minutes feel nutty and fruit-forward, slightly creamy at the edges, before the lactone begins its gradual emergence.
The lactone blooms into full prominence, enveloping the jasmine and lily of the valley in a pillowy, almost velvety blanket. The raspberry becomes distinctly jammy, and the fragrance softens considerably from its opening intensity; the overall effect is one of rounded, cushioned sweetness with only faint floral definitions visible beneath.
The tonka and vanilla settle into a warm, gently spiced base note that hovers close to the skin. The nuttiness returns as a phantom echo rather than an active presence, whilst the cream accord lingers longest, creating a soft, almost skin-scent quality by the end—intimate rather than projecting.
Affection is a fragrance that commits entirely to creamy indulgence without apology. The pistachio and hazelnut opening immediately establish a nutty, almost buttery quality that feels more confectionery than culinary—this isn't the austere refinement of roasted nuts, but rather the soft, almost powdery texture you'd find in a high-end praline. The blackcurrant bud adds a whisper of tart fruitiness that prevents the composition from becoming cloying, a sharp counterpoint that keeps the sweetness grounded.
What makes Affection remarkable is how the lactone in the heart transforms the entire structure. This creamy accord—buttermilk-adjacent—becomes the dominant lens through which the jasmine, lily of the valley, and raspberry are perceived. Rather than appearing as distinct florals or fruits, they become diffused within that soft, almost skin-like creaminess, like florals glimpsed through a veil of sweetened condensed milk. The raspberry especially takes on a jammy, compote-like quality rather than fresh fruitiness.
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