Kajal Perfumes Paris 2023 EDP

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Masa

by Marc Daniel Heimgartner

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Kajal Perfumes Paris Masa is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Marc Daniel Heimgartner. Masa opens with Mirabelle Plum, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Ginger, settles into a heart of Petitgrain, Patchouli, Cardamom, and Rain, and dries down to a base of Amber, Cedar, Vetiver, and Guaiac Wood. Kajal Perfumes Paris's Masa carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Masa is a divisive beast: some find it a masterful blend of earthy fruit, others a cacophony of clashing notes. It's a bold-performing fragrance that demands sampling, as it's definitely not for everyone. Expect strong reactions, good and bad.
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Masa Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its unique fruity-woody character and energetic vibe lend themselves well to casual outings and dates, particularly in spring and autumn.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

An ambitious fragrance that opens with a vibrant burst of mirabelle plum, bergamot, and grapefruit, underpinned by spicy ginger. The heart introduces an unexpected aquatic freshness alongside aromatic cardamom and earthy patchouli, creating a complex interplay. The journey concludes on a warm, woody base of vetiver, guaiac wood, cedar, amber, and a touch of violet and vanilla, leaving a long-lasting, multifaceted trail.

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