Kajal Perfumes Paris 2026 Extrait

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The Whispering Oud

by Sidonie Grandperret

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Kajal Perfumes Paris The Whispering Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2026, created by Sidonie Grandperret. The Whispering Oud opens with Sweet Pastry, Tobacco, and Dried Fruits, settles into a heart of Leather, Oud, Rose, and Honey, and dries down to a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, and Cotton Candy. Kajal Perfumes Paris's The Whispering Oud carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Seriously polarising, Whispering Oud is a sweet, leathery, and unapologetically bold beast. This one aims for maximum impact, not mass appeal, and if you can pull it off, you'll definitely be remembered. Not for the faint of heart, it’s a love-it-or-hate-it kind of scent.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Luxurious
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The Whispering Oud Extrait 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring Summer

Built on sweet, fruity and oud - a composition that sits best in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a statement fragrance, so its heavy sweetness, potent oud, and strong performance make it completely unsuitable for the office or sport. It truly shines on a date or for a formal evening event where you want to make a lasting, powerful impression.

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

  • Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract from Peru Balsam
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Imagine indulging in layers of sweet pastry and dried fruits, laced with a naughty whisper of tobacco - that's your opening. Then, a rich, dark leather accord emerges, entwined with deep, animalic oud and hints of honeyed rose. The finish melts into a musky, balsamic warmth, softened by creamy tonka and a playful puff of cotton candy, leaving a seriously sweet and enveloping trail. It's complex, a bit naughty, and undeniably intense, with a syrupy sweetness that lingers.

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