Kajal Perfumes Paris: East and West
The name comes from kajal, the kohl used to line the eyes, and from the Arabic word khajal, which describes the shyness of someone recognized for their beauty. This is also the theme of the house's first perfume, Kajal Classic. Nearly every fragrance then carries an Arabic name with a precise meaning: Dahab, for example, means gold, Jihan is the crocus flower, and Äican is purified gold.
The Collections in Our Catalog
Gold Collection: Lamar and Its Variations
The house describes Lamar as liquid gold inspired by a sun setting on the horizon, and entrusted it to perfumer Mark Buxton. It is a fruity floral with pineapple and cardamom in the opening, roses and jasmine sambac at the heart and an amber base. Also by Mark Buxton, Lamar Caviar shares the same notes and is inspired by the golden pearls of tropical lagoons. According to the house, it is an alcohol-free, water-based fragrance held in alginate pearls that burst when you spray it. The same collection also includes Dahab and Äican.
Gem Collection: Almaz, Masa, Ruby
This collection is devoted to precious stones. The diamond is represented by Almaz, signed by Rania Jouaneh, a fruity floral with raspberry, rose and iris over a base of vanilla and amber. Masa bears the Arabic name of a diamond and pairs herbal freshness with amber woods. With Ruby, Huseyin Erdogmus chose the ruby as a symbol of passion: it is a gourmand with coconut, cherry, whipped cream, vanilla and tonka.
Wardè Collection: The Florals
The floral collection includes Yasmina, a bold jasmine-based perfume. Jihan is a tribute to saffron, the spice obtained from the stigmas of the crocus. Wardè, which gives the collection its name, grows out of the idea of the flower that gives.
Fiddah Collection: Leather, Oud, Amber
Fiddah, which gives the collection its name, has a heart of smoky leather and tobacco over tonka bean, vanilla and amber; Sareef combines leather, vanilla and oud. Then there is Warek, with a spicy, incense-laden opening followed by guaiac wood, leather and amber, and Sawlaj, which brings together woods, flowers and spices. The exception is Alujain, an amber with rose, musk and iris, which the house also suggests layering with other perfumes.
Classic Collection and the Numbered Series
Alongside Kajal Classic, the Classic Collection includes Faris, a modern fougère with lavender, bergamot, lemon and orange, and Kolada, a tropical, gourmand extrait inspired by the Piña Colada. For men there is Homme, a 2015 fragrance signed by Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu, and Homme II. Finally, the numbered series, which the house calls the Arqam Collection, includes Kajal III, which opens with a citrus note of lemon soda, and Kajal IV, signed by Kevin Mathys, which the house links to the African savanna, with cardamom, rum, davana, leather and dates.
How to Choose a Kajal Perfume
If you are looking for a warm fruity floral, Lamar is a good place to start. For something fresh, there are Faris, Kajal III and Masa.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kajal Lamar smell like?
Lamar is the eau de parfum of the Gold Collection by Kajal Perfumes Paris, signed by Mark Buxton and described by the house as liquid gold inspired by a golden sun at sunset. It is a fruity floral with pineapple and red berries in the opening, roses and jasmine sambac at the heart and an amber base with cedar.
What is the difference between Lamar and Lamar Caviar?
The difference lies more in the format than in the scent: the listed notes are the same, and both are signed by Mark Buxton. Lamar is a classic eau de parfum, while the house presents Lamar Caviar as an alcohol-free, water-based fragrance held in alginate pearls inspired by the golden pearls of tropical lagoons.
Which Kajal perfume can be layered with others?
Alujain is the fragrance the house explicitly suggests wearing on its own or layered with other perfumes. It belongs to the Fiddah Collection and is an amber scent with notes of rose accompanied by musk and amber, which give way to a floral heart with iris.
What does the name Kajal mean?
Kajal recalls kohl, the cosmetic used to line the eyes, and the Arabic word khajal, which describes the shy modesty of someone recognized for their beauty. It is also the name of the house's first perfume, Kajal Classic, a feminine and seductive eau de parfum.
Which Kajal perfume is best for men?
The fragrances Kajal dedicates specifically to men are Homme and Homme II. If you prefer a fresh scent, you can also choose Faris, a fougère with lavender and citrus, or Kajal III, which opens with a note of lemon soda.
Which Kajal perfumes have leather notes?
Kajal's leather perfumes are found in the Fiddah Collection. Fiddah has a heart of smoky leather and tobacco over tonka, vanilla and amber, while Sareef combines leather, vanilla and oud. Finally, Warek pairs leather with spices, incense, guaiac wood and amber.
What is the Kajal Gem Collection?
The Gem Collection is the Kajal series devoted to precious stones, in which Almaz is the diamond, Masa bears the Arabic name of a diamond and Ruby is the ruby. Almaz is a fruity floral with iris, Masa pairs herbal notes with amber woods, and Ruby is a gourmand with coconut, cream and vanilla.
Does Kajal make extrait de parfum?
Yes, alongside its eaux de parfum, Kajal offers a few fragrances in extrait de parfum. Among those in our catalog, Kolada, a tropical, gourmand perfume inspired by the Piña Colada, is an extrait, while the other Kajal perfumes in the catalog are eaux de parfum.
