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LattafaEau de Parfum · EST. 2023

Mayar

A feminine-leaning floral musk from Lattafa built on a soft rose-and-lychee accord with a powdery, slightly fruity drydown. Elegant and approachable at a budget price.

NOSE: UndisclosedRELEASED: 2023RETAIL: $22 - $35
The Quick Answer

Mayar opens on Lychee and Bergamot, moves through Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to Musk and Sandalwood. At $22 - $35 it is which makes it an easy budget pick, with moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h) on skin. A relatively safe blind buy for most wardrobes.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.5
Expert
7.6
Longevity
7.0
Sillage
9.0
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.22/mlBased on the lowest street price ($22) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Lychee
  • Bergamot
  • Pink Pepper
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Rose
  • Jasmine
  • Magnolia
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Cedar

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Mayar by Lattafa is a bright citrus-leaning eau de parfum released in 2023, composed by Undisclosed. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

It opens on Lychee, Bergamot, Pink Pepper, a bright citrus and juicy fruit introduction that sets expectations before the heart emerges.

The Heart

The middle phase is floral: Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and sweet gourmand, with Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Lychee and Bergamot opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Rose and Jasmine heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Musk and Sandalwood base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 10
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
7.6/10
Sillage
7/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.8/10

Who Should Buy Mayar

Mayar leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORModerate to Long Lasting (6h - 8h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
60%
NIGHT
40%
GENDER INDEXFeminine Leaning
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸35%
SUMMER ☀️30%
AUTUMN 🍂20%
WINTER ❄️15%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Lychee and Bergamot lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Rose and Jasmine take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Musk and Sandalwood anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Musk and Sandalwood is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (35% seasonal fit)
  • Summer (30% seasonal fit)
  • Daytime and casual daily wear

Skip It

  • Winter — it underperforms here (15%)

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Lattafa Mayar smell like?
Mayar is a soft, powdery rose-musk with lychee and bergamot in the opening and a gentle sandalwood-vanilla-musk base. It is elegant, feminine, and easy to wear.
How is the performance of Mayar?
Performance is moderate — around 6 to 8 hours of longevity with moderate projection. This suits its delicate, powdery character rather than aiming for beast-mode strength.
Is Mayar good value?
Yes. At roughly $22 to $35 it offers a refined, powdery rose floral that feels more expensive than it is, making it a strong value choice for fans of soft florals.
Is Mayar worth buying?
For the money, Mayar ($22 - $35) is strong value. It projects at a moderate projection level and lasts in the range of moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h), which puts its performance around the average mark. It is worth it if you connect with its Lychee and Bergamot character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans toward casual daytime wear.
Can I wear Mayar to the office?
Yes, within reason. Mayar sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Mayar good for summer?
Yes. With a 30% summer suitability score, Mayar holds up in heat and is one of its stronger seasons. Its Lychee and Bergamot opening keeps it feeling appropriate for warm weather; just remember heat amplifies projection, so apply conservatively.
How many sprays of Mayar should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Mayar has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its moderate to long lasting (6h - 8h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Mayar safe for sensitive skin?
Mayar is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Lychee, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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