Kajal Perfumes Paris 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Sareef

by Christian Carbonnel

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Kajal Perfumes Paris Sareef is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Christian Carbonnel. Sareef opens with Floral Notes and Bergamot, settles into a heart of Neroli and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Kajal Perfumes Paris's Sareef carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you love a 'dry-etherial' green, herbal scent with beastly performance, Sareef is your jam. Some say it's nothing new, a similar vibe to Absinth by Nasomatto but with better projection and longevity. Others say it's a charismatic scent that’s fallen from heaven. Prepare for strong opinions.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sophisticated
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Sareef Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot55%
Floral Notes45%
Heartas listed
Rosemary60%
Neroli40%
Baseas listed
Vetiver100%

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
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its potent projection and unique, bold scent profile might be a bit much for the office. However, its strong character and sensual undertones make it well-suited for dates and more formal gatherings where you want to make an impression. It's less of a casual scent, leaning more towards deliberate wear.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM, WATER, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, COUMARIN, CITRONELLOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL, IONONE, GERANIOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, FARNESOL, CI 47000 (YELLOW 11), CI 26100 (RED 17), CI 61565 (GREEN 6)

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Sareef kicks off with a fresh burst of bergamot and indistinct floral notes, quickly giving way to a heart of green, herbaceous rosemary and the delicate, slightly bitter scent of neroli. The dry-down settles into a strong, earthy vetiver, grounding the aromatic and fresh spicy accords into a dark, woody finish. It's a journey from bright green to deep, resonant forest floor.

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