Khair Pistachio

First Impressions & Dry Down

Khair Pistachio opens with a blast of pistachio and bergamot. The pistachio note leans synthetic, lacking the nuanced nuttiness of the original Yum Pistachio Gelato. The ice cream accord is present, but reads more as a generic sweet cream. The heart shifts into a slightly floral direction, lily-of-the-valley is detectable, battling with the sweet base. Jasmine is a ghost note here. The drydown is where Khair Pistachio diverges most noticeably. It's heavy on the whipped cream and cotton candy, creating a cloying sweetness that overshadows any remaining pistachio. It misses the subtle pear nuance in the original. This clone hits roughly 95% of the original scent profile, but loses complexity as it dries down.

Projection Power

Longevity is moderate. I get around 5-6 hours on skin, with the projection initially strong, creating a sweet cloud. It quickly settles closer to the skin after the first hour, becoming a personal scent bubble. The synthetic edges are apparent, especially in the opening and drydown. If you desire a hyper-realistic, complex pistachio fragrance, stick with the original. Is Kayali's creation 10x better? Objectively, yes. But diminishing returns kick in hard at that price point.