Kayali

Kayali perfumes – sweet gourmand and fruity scents

Kayali is a perfume brand founded in 2018 whose fragrances can be worn on their own or layered with one another – the art of scent layering. Our Kayali range is eau de parfum in four scents: Vanilla 28, Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense, Eden Juicy Apple 01 and Lovefest Burning Cherry 48.

How to choose a Kayali fragrance

Start with the scent family you like: a sweet gourmand or a bright fruity floral.

• Vanilla 28 – a warm, sweet gourmand of vanilla orchid, tonka and brown sugar, with musk, patchouli and amber underneath.
• Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense – pistachio gelato, whipped cream and roasted hazelnut over a base of marshmallow and tonka. It is an unforgettably intense gourmand scent trail.
• Eden Juicy Apple 01 – a fruity floral: juicy red apple, blackcurrant and lychee, with wild berries and jasmine in the heart and vanilla flower and musk in the base.
• Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 – black cherry and raspberry with caramelised praline, set against smoky palo santo, guaiac wood and patchouli.

The range comes in 50 ml, and Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense and Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 also in 100 ml. You will find the scents in the perfumes and women’s perfumes categories too.

A brand created by Mona Kattan

Kayali was founded by Mona Kattan, who earlier helped her sister Huda Kattan build Huda Beauty. The name Kayali means “my imagination” in Arabic, and imagination is exactly what carries the brand. The scents bring together Middle Eastern heritage, years lived in Dubai and personal memories: Vanilla 28 began with the taste of vanilla birthday cake.

The bottle is meant to speak too: its diamond-like shape stands for the wish that the wearer feels like a diamond. The front carries a gold-framed label with the brand name in two rows, and the colours change with the scent: Vanilla 28 is a deep burgundy, Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense a mint green and Eden Juicy Apple 01 a bright red.

Vanilla 28 – a warm vanilla scent

Vanilla 28 is one of the best-known scents in the Kayali collection. Vanilla orchid and creamy jasmine open it, vanilla and tonka absolute form the heart, and brown sugar, amber wood, musk and patchouli rest in the base. It feels soft, warm and sweet, like a memory drifting out of the bottle from a kitchen where something is baking.

This is a scent for those who love vanilla and want it to sound deeper than a simple cake. Musk and patchouli give depth, so Vanilla 28 suits autumn and winter evenings but also daytime wear if you use a lighter hand. If you want to make it a little more playful, layer it with a cherry or fruity scent. The vanilla perfume is on its own product page.

Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense – a pistachio ice cream scent

Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense is an eau de parfum at Intense concentration and the most edible scent in this selection. Its keywords are pistachio gelato, roasted hazelnut, sweet rum, whipped cream, marshmallow and cotton candy. The scent sits between light tones and creamy notes and is made for those who enjoy sweets as a fragrance too.

The bottle is mint green with a white cap, which recalls an ice cream cone, and the design suits the nature of the scent perfectly. Yum fits a pleasant moment when you want to reward yourself: a Sunday walk, a meeting with friends or the end of an office day that needs a little joy.

Eden Juicy Apple 01 – a juicy apple scent

Eden Juicy Apple 01 is a fruity floral built around a juicy red apple. Red apple, blackcurrant, lychee and pink grapefruit open it, wild berries, raspberry blossom and jasmine form the heart, and vanilla flower, amber and musk rest in the base. The result is a scent as fresh as the first bite of an apple and as soft as a bouquet.

Eden suits those who want to wear something sweet but not heavy. It is a good choice for spring and summer, and for grey days that need some sunshine. The bright red bottle is a lovely accessory on a shelf, and as a gift it is recognised at once.

Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 – cherry, praline and smoke

Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 joins sweet and smoky. Bergamot, raspberry and black cherry open it, rose, jasmine, heliotrope and praline form the heart, and palo santo, guaiac wood and patchouli rest in the base. The juiciness of cherries meets caramelised praline, and smoky wood gives it an unexpected darkness.

This is a scent for the bold: if Vanilla 28 is a warm cuddle, Lovefest is a flirt. It suits evenings, dates and events where you want to be remembered. Layer it with Vanilla 28 or Eden Juicy Apple 01 and a completely new scent appears.

How to layer Kayali scents

Layering is the heart of Kayali: every scent has its own character, but they are made to be worn together too. Start with moisturised skin and layer from the most intense scent to the lightest: the stronger scent goes on first and the lighter one last. A scent sprayed on pulse points and clothes lasts longer than on the wrists alone.

Layering is free and experimenting is fun. Try a few different combinations: Vanilla 28 and Eden Juicy Apple 01 give a vanilla cream apple pie, while Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 and Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 give a treat where pistachio ice cream meets cherry. The quickest way to find your combination is to spray the scents on different wrists and smell them together.

A fragrance for gifting and everyday wear

Kayali bottles are striking enough to give as gifts: each scent has its own colour and character, so you can choose by who will receive it. Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense suits a sweet tooth, Vanilla 28 a vanilla lover, Eden Juicy Apple 01 someone looking for a sunny mood and Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 a bold fragrance explorer.

For everyday wear a couple of sprays are often enough, and you can adjust the scent to the day: lighter in the morning, stronger in the evening. If you are simply starting your fragrance collection, choose one scent you like at once and add a second later to layer it with. That way a small selection grows that gives you the freedom to create your own blend.

Frequently asked questions

What does layering mean?

Layering means wearing two scents together to make a blend of your own. Kayali creates each fragrance to be worn alone or layered; for example, Vanilla 28 pairs with Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 or with Eden Juicy Apple 01. Our range includes Kayali Vanilla 28 and Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry.

Which scents are sweet and which are fruity?

Vanilla 28, Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense and Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 are warm, sweet gourmands. Eden Juicy Apple 01 is the fruity floral of the range. Our range includes Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato and Kayali Eden Juicy Apple.

How do I wear perfume so the scent lasts?

Moisturise your skin with a balm or lotion first, then spray the inside of the wrists and elbows, the nape of the neck, and behind the ears and knees; clothes give a stronger trail. For a subtle trail, spray a hairbrush or a hair towel before use. In our range you will find, for example, Kayali Eden Juicy Apple.

Which Kayali scent has pistachio ice cream?

Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33 Intense EDP is a pistachio scent with pistachio gelato, roasted hazelnut and marshmallow.

Which Kayali scent suits those who love fruit?

That is Kayali Eden Juicy Apple 01 EDP: an apple scent with red apple, blackcurrant and lychee.

Which Kayali scent suits the evening?

For the evening there is Kayali Lovefest Burning Cherry 48 EDP, a cherry scent of black cherry and praline against palo santo and patchouli.