Kayali 2018 EDP

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Vanilla | 28

by Gabriela Chelariu

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Kayali Vanilla | 28 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Gabriela Chelariu. Vanilla | 28 opens with Jasmine, Vanilla, and Rum, settles into a heart of Brown Sugar, Sugar Cane, and Tonka Bean, and dries down to a base of Musk, Powdery, Amber, and Patchouli. Kayali's Vanilla | 28 carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A brown sugar-amber vanilla with a boozy, musky undercurrent, Vanilla | 28 is more mature and sultry than sweet cupcake. Often hyped as a layering staple, it shines in cold weather and intimate settings, but its projection is moderate and some may crave more vanilla or longevity.
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  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Vanilla | 28 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
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Vanilla | 28 thrives in cooler fall and winter weather due to its heavy amber, brown sugar, and rich vanilla, which can feel cloying or overwhelming in heat. The boozy, cozy warmth also lends itself to transitional chilly spring evenings, but it’s generally too intense and syrupy for summer wear.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The intimate projection and sweet, sensual vibe make this ideal for date nights and cozy casual settings. Its syrupy depth can be distracting in an office or formal context, and it's far too rich for sporty or high-activity scenarios.

Ingredients and allergens

SD ALCOHOL 40-B/ALCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE/PARFUM, WATER/AQUA/EAU, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ALCOHOL, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CI 14700 (RED 4), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5), CI 60730 (EXT. VIOLET 2).

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

Vanilla | 28 is a decadent, intoxicating blend of brown sugar, amber, and boozy vanilla wrapped in a powdery, musky haze. The opening is a burst of syrupy warmth, with vanilla orchid and jasmine lending a fleeting floral softness before melting into caramelized sugar and rich tonka. As it dries down, amberwood, patchouli, and musk add depth and a hint of smoky spice, making the vanilla feel grown-up and sultry rather than dessert-like. The result is a plush, enveloping scent that's equal parts comforting and sensuous, leaving a lingering impression of burnt sugar and creamy woods on skin and clothing.

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