Kajal Perfumes Paris 2014 EDP

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Kajal

by Christian Carbonnel

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Kajal Perfumes Paris Kajal is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Christian Carbonnel. Kajal opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Rose and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Kajal Perfumes Paris's Kajal carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Kajal is a divisive beast: some say it's an elegant, clean powdery rose, others find it a synthetic, syrupy headache. Definitely not a safe blind buy, this one demands a try before you commit.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Luxurious
Kajal Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Heartas listed
Iris49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent nature and long-lasting projection make it a poor fit for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its intensity and warmth are perfect for evening dates and formal events, though some might find a sweet syrupy rose too much for casual daytime.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It kicks off with a zesty burst of lemon, bergamot, and mandarin, bright and energising. Soon, a powdery rose emerges, softened by the delicate earthiness of orris, balancing the initial citrus punch. The dry down is a warm, enveloping blanket of vanilla and tonka bean, underscored by creamy sandalwood and a hint of musk, creating a smooth and sophisticated finish.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 2 October


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