Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 – Kayali
A Sweet, Candy-Vanilla Gourmand with Fruity & Bubble Gum Twists
Part of the Kayali “Vanilla Candy” line, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is a bright, playful gourmand scent blending sweet vanilla, glazed pear, bubble gum, and candy sugar — balanced with woods and soft musks. It leans more youthful and candy-shop than classic vanilla, making it ideal for fun, energetic wear. Huda Beauty+2Fragrantica+2
✦ Fragrance Notes & Structure
Top / Opening Notes:
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Vanilla, Pear, Marshmallow, Rum, Violet Leaves, Ylang-Ylang Fragrantica+1
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The pear and vanilla create an immediately sweet, juicy forefront; marshmallow and violet leaves add plush floral / soft powdery lift. Fragrantica+1
Heart / Middle Notes:
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Bubble Gum, Jellybean, Caramel, Jasmine, Labdanum Fragrantica
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The candy accord is emphasized — bubble gum and jellybean adding a whimsical twist to the scent. Huda Beauty+1
Base Notes:
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Sugar, Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vetiver Fragrantica
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These base woods and tonka help ground the candy sweetness, giving some support so it doesn’t float away. Fragrantica
✦ Performance & Scent Profile
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Opening: Very sweet and candy-like — pear + vanilla are front and center, with bubble gum / jellybean making an appearance early on. Huda Beauty+2Fragrantica+2
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Heart: The candy accords build, and floral notes (jasmine) contribute to softening the sweetness slightly.
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Dry-down: Becomes more gourmand-vanilla dominant, with woods, tonka and subtle patchouli echoing behind the sweetness.
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Longevity / Sillage: Mixed reviews. Some find it medium-lasting, others report it becomes close to skin; projection is not overpowering. Fragrantica+1
User Impressions / Critiques:
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Some love its “delicious candy vibes” and find it fun and wearable. Fragrantica
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Critics caution about an overly sweet or medicinal twist in the dry down. One user said:
“opening smells like cheap, chiclet pink bubblegum … dry down is sickeningly medicinal.” Reddit
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