Fragrance Review

Friday, April 26

 Hi, dolls!

After a very long blogging break, I am back! Introducing the newest addition to the Kayali family - Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42. If you're interested to learn all about this fragrance, let's get right into the review!

Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 Kayali Fragrances for women


Welcome to Kayali Candy shop! Inspired by Mona's love for candy and mouthwatering notes, Vanilla Candy celebrates one of the most desired notes in fragrance with its delicious blend of sweet ingredients.

Top Notes: Vanilla, Pear, Marshmallow, Rum, Violet Leaves, Ylang-Ylang
Middle Notes: Bubblegum, Jellybeans, Caramel, Jasmine, Labdanum
Base Notes: Sugar, Tonka, Cashmere Wood, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli

The fragrance opens with a juicy and refreshing Pear, cosy Vanilla Marshmallow and sweet yet aromatic Rum. Soon after, the sweetness of Bubblegum and Jellybeans appear with a hint of floral notes, quickly drying to a very sugary base with notes of Tonka, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.

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Overall, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar | 42 is exactly what the name suggest - a very sweet, sugary fragrance and a younger sister to our beloved Vanilla | 28. I like the note of Pear in this scent as it adds that extra juiciness without being overly sweet and the aromatic Rum is good at creating enjoyable balance within this juice. The dry down of Vanilla Candy is what you get when layering Silk Santal from the Wedding collection and Vanilla | 28, which makes me very happy! Silk Santal is one of my favourites from the Kayali collection and sadly a sold out, limited-edition bottle. 

If you enjoy scents such as Vanilla | 28, Silk Santal but also Ari, Sweet Like Candy and Toy 2 Bubblegum - you will love this Kayali addition!

What are your thoughts on Kayali's Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar perfume? Let me know if you will be grabbing a bottle!

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Love, Olivia xo

Thursday, October 19

 Hi, dolls!
It's time to introduce you all to the newest Kayali Oudgasm collection including four beautiful scents and the brand new Fragrance Oud Wood! If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review!



The Oudgasm collection consists of four beautiful intense fragrances crafted with passion and inspired by Mona Kattan's intense love for oud. This collection celebrates the many facets of one of perfume's most precious and opulent ingredients. These four, unisex scents were designed to magnify the magic of oud and explore the infinite universe of layering possibilities. Intense, sensual and luxurious, each fragrance offers a modern twist on the art and rituals of Middle Eastern fragrance layering - ready to be shared with the entire world.



Kayali Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36 EDP Intense is an enticingly rich fragrance that balances the sublime beauty and comfort of our hero note Vanilla, the warmth and spice of Saffron, the sweetness of Praline and the magic of Oud. This fragrance is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Top Notes: Praline, Saffron, Pear
Middle Notes: Bulgarian Rose
Base Notes: Vanilla Sugar, White Musk, Cashmere Wood, Oud, Oakmoss

To me, Vanilla Oud | 36 has a very soft and sweet opening due to the Praline and the Saffron in its top notes and soon after, it's followed with the clean and powdery Bulgarian Rose. As soon as it dries down, you get the notes of Vanilla, Musk, Cashmere and of course Oud come forward. It's a warm and sensual scent, a more mature version of Vanilla | 28 because of the Oud addition in the base notes. Out of the entire Oudgasm collection, Vanilla Oud | 36 has the least Oud intensity and it's great to begin your Oud fragrance journey with. 



Kayali Oudgasm Cafe Oud | 19 EDP Intense is a sensually electrifying fragrance that combines creamy notes of Cappuccino, a vibrant heart of Rose & Geranium and a woody resinous Oud. This fragrance is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Top Notes: Cappuccino, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot
Middle Notes: Geranium, Rose
Base Notes: Oud, Vanilla, White Musk, Patchouli

Cafe Oud | 19 has a very refreshing opening with the notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot and although the Cappuccino is a top note, I actually get it at all times. Soon after, the middle notes of Geranium and Rose are strongly present. As it dries down, the Oud and Vanilla come through but the freshness of the top notes and the creaminess of the Cappuccino note are very much present at all times. If you dislike Coffee and the smell of it, do not be put off this scent as it's rather creamy than strong coffee scent with the addition of refreshing citrusy and floral notes. Cafe Oud | 19 is placed second with its least Oud intensity and great to also begin your Oud fragrance journey with. 



Kayali Oudgasm Rose Oud | 16 EDP Intense is an ode to the queen of flowers, the rose. This rare elixir is an opulent blend of iconic notes - sparkling and playful Pear, carnal and rebellious Rose and mysterious Oud. This fragrance is cruelty-free.

Top Notes: Geranium, Lemon, Pear
Middle Notes: Bulgarian Rose, Peony
Base Notes: Oud, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood

Rose Oud | 16 has the second strongest Oud intensity and to me, is very feminine and soft but still Oud fragrance. The opening of this fragrance is very fresh with the notes of Lemon, Pear and followed with the floral heart with notes of Bulgarian Rose and Peony. As it dries down, we get a gorgeous base of creamy Oud and Vanilla notes mixed beautifully well with the Cashmere Wood. Out of the four Oudgasm fragrances, this one is the most romantic and would make a great wedding scent!



Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud | 04 EDP Intense is an enigmatic fragrance that explores the power and opulence of Oud when blended with juicy Mandarin, sweet and honeyed Tobacco and spicy hints of Clove and Saffron. This fragrance is vegan friendly and cruelty-free.

Top Notes: White Honey, Mandarin Orange, Sage, Geranium, Plum
Middle Notes: Saffron, Clove
Base Notes: Tobacco, Praline, Oud, Vanilla, Benzoin, Patchouli

Out of the entire Oudgasm collection, Tobacco Oud | 04 has the strongest Oud intensity and is perfect for all Oud lovers. The opening of this fragrance is bittersweet with the mixture of Honey, Mandarin, Sage, Plum and Geranium and soon after, the spicy warmth of Clove becomes present. As it dries down, it's a stunning, sweet and smoky Tobacco Oud scent and this enchanting combination leaves a long-lasting scent trait wherever you go. 
  

To complete the Oudgasm fragrance layering ritual, Kayali is venturing into the world of perfumed oud wood that complements each of the four EDP Intense fragrances. Also known as Bakhoor, burning these wood chips will help create a beautiful, intense and long-lasting scentscape with its rich, perfumed smoke. Oud wood is also known to relive stress and produce feelings of calmness and serenity, it helps to bring balance to your home environment and self & is said to neutralise negative energy, enhance awareness and evoke feelings of tranquility and relaxation. 

Final Thoughts
I think the Oudgasm collection created by Mona Kattan is truly a masterpiece. It introduces us to the intensity, the richness and the beauty of Oud, one of the most expensive ingredients in perfumery, commonly referred to as 'liquid gold' in the industry. It's also a fragrance ingredient that can tell so many stories and I'm so glad Mona decided to create a full collection rather than release one Oud-focused fragrance. The addition of Bakhoor and the perfumed Oud wood has also been very exciting and I am so happy to now own one in my house!  Out of the entire collection, Cafe Oud | 19 is my favourite but there isn't one scent I don't enjoy. I reach for different one depending on my mood and the Oud intensity I want to go each day. 

Let me know your thoughts on the Kayali Oudgasm collection and let me know your favourite scent!

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Love, Olivia xo

Tuesday, August 15

Hi, dolls!
Today, I wanted to introduce you to Soki's newest fragrance release - Aphrodite. If you're interested to find out more about this scent, let's get right into the review!

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Taking its name after the Goddess of Love, the newest release by Soki London was created to leave a lasting impression of the wearer and those who encounter them. Aphrodite is an Eau de Parfum made in the UK using the highest quality ingredients and the perfume is 30% fragrance concentrate. It's also vegan and cruelty-free.

Top Notes: Mango
Middle Notes: Lotus, Palm Leaf
Base Notes: Coconut, Aquatic Notes

The opening is very sweet and fruity and I find the Mango to be the most prominent note that is present at all times. Once it dries down, the scent becomes creamy with the addition of the Coconut and Aquatic notes, while still remaining refreshing and very summery. To me, it's your dream tropical summer holidays in a bottle! As soon as I smell it, I immediately think of sipping my favourite mocktail on the beach as the scent itself is very uplifting and ready to help you create beautiful memories. 


While most summer scents are very heavy on the coconut notes, I really enjoy the addition of Mango here as it's definitely the centre of this fragrance and helps it to stand out from other bottles in the same category. The pink bottle design is super gorgeous with the cap reminding me of an oyster pearl and I think the campaign for this fragrance is phenomenal and goes so well with its vibe! 

Final Thoughts
Overall, I am really impressed with this perfume as it lasts 8+ hours on skin and I'm enjoying the creaminess of the Coconut blended beautifully well with the sweet and fruity Mango opening. I intend to wear this for the remaining of the summer and take it with me on any of my upcoming holidays! I definitely recommend you trying this fragrance out if you enjoy the fruitiness of the Mango note as it's very present in this scent and does not disappoint! 

Have you tried any of Soki London's fragrances? 
Let me know if Aphrodite is on your wish-list and stay tuned for my next review! x


Love, Olivia xo 

Wednesday, July 5

Hi, dolls!
Coming back to you with the newest Kayali limited-edition fragrance release - The Wedding collection created by both Mona and her husband Hassan to celebrate everlasting love. If you're interested to find out all about these two new scents, let's get right into the review! 



Designed as an ode to everlasting love, Mona and Hassan created The Wedding Collection to wear on their special day. Aptly named after the silk gown Mona wore and the velvet suit Hassan wore on their wedding day. The Wedding Silk Santal | 36 and The Wedding Velvet Santal | 35 were inspired by and are bound by the strength of creamy Sandalwood. Also known as Santal, this hero note grounds each scent while also glorifying the unique blend of decadent ingredients found in each bottle. Timeless when worn alone yet amplified when layered together, these scents are made to be shared and celebrate love in all its forms.



Kayali's newest launch Velvet Santal | 35 was created by Hassan Elamin to celebrate their special day and named after the velvet suit he wore. Similarly to Utopia, Invite Only, Vanilla Royale and Yum Pistachio, Velvet Santal | 35 is an Eau De Parfum Intense fragrance containing a super strong concentration of oils. It's crafted with a unique blend of 25% oils that promise a luxuriously rich, long-lasting scent for the ultimate sensorial experience. Fun fact - the number 35 stands for how many modifications it took to make this juice perfect, in this case also matching Hassan's age at the time of their wedding!

Top Notes: Tea, Jasmine
Middle Notes: Cedarwood, White Musk
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Benzoin

Just like the name suggests, Velvet Santal | 35 is creamy, woody and velvety. It's a great new addition to the Kayali collection being their first ever fragrance for men, which can also be seen as unisex. I think Hassan did a great job at creating such a classy scent that immediately allows you to create beautiful memories with. This perfume will get you hooked on its magnetic blend of gentle Jasmine, refreshing Tea and White Musk, accompanied by the velvety warmth of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Benzoin. 



Kayali's newest launch Silk Santal | 35 was created by Mona Kattan Elamin to celebrate their special day and named after the silk gown she wore. Similarly to Utopia, Invite Only, Vanilla Royale and Yum Pistachio, Silk Santal | 35 is an Eau De Parfum Intense fragrance containing a super strong concentration of oils. It's crafted with a unique blend of 25% oils that promise a luxuriously rich, long-lasting scent for the ultimate sensorial experience. Fun fact - the number 36 stands for how many modifications it took to make this juice perfect, in this case also matching Mona's age at the time of their wedding!

Top Notes: Champagne, Freesia, Black Currant
Middle Notes: Nectarine, Praline, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, May Rose
Base Notes: Vanilla, Sugar, Sandalwood, Musk, Amberwood, Oakmoss

Not only is Silk Santal the most gorgeous and perfect wedding scent for her, it's also an ode to Kayali as a brand. After owning all Kayali scents, as well as following and watching the company grow from their launch day, I can honestly say this fragrance represents the brand very well. It has a refreshing opening with the Sparkling Champagne, Black Currant and silky White Freesia, and soon after you start to smell the Lush Nectarine and Pink Praline that dominate the heart of this romantic fragrance. As it dries down, you get the sweetest and creamy base of Sugared Musk, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amberwood and Oakmoss. 
This fragrance also reminds me of what you would get if you layered Deja Vu White Flower | 57, Vanilla | 28, Musk | 12 and Mod Vanilla by Ariana Grande together - in summary, all of my favourite scents in one bottle together!


Final Thoughts
The Wedding collection by Kayali has taken me by surprise because I truly didn't expect it! It's such a gorgeous collection and knowing both Mona and Hassan created it to celebrate their wedding day makes it so much more special. Although these fragrances were made to be the perfect wedding scents, they can also be worn for any other special occasion or become your new favourite every-day fragrances. While Velvet Santal | 35 is something new to the Kayali range and definitely opens the door for more male fragrances in the future, it's Silk Santal | 36 that has become my favourite out of the two. It's everything I would expect from a Kayali scent - sparkling opening, creamy heart and musky vanilla base. But nothing beats the scent you get when layering these two together - after all, Kayali is all about layering their scents and this duo, although being limited-edition, will steal hearts of many fragrance lovers out there.

What are your thoughts on this new Kayali wedding duo? Which out of the two do you lean towards more? Let me know down in the comments and stay tuned for my next review!

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Love, Olivia xo 

Monday, May 8

Hi, dolls!
Today, we are mixing my love for fragrances with my love for astrology and it's the perfect occasion for me to tell you what Kayali fragrance you should try based on your zodiac sign. If you're interested to find out all about it, then let's get right into the post!

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To all my fiery, confident and determined Aries - Kayali's Sweet Diamond will make you feel in your element. Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25 is spicy yet sweet and will make you feel like the queen/king you are. 



Kayali's Deja Vu is the perfect scent for all my loyal, loving and hard-headed Tauruses! It's romantic and very unique just like you - stubborn too because it lasts super long!



Outgoing, funny and communicative Geminis will enjoy a burst of Kayali's Citrus | 08. It's a refreshing scent and not a typical Citrus which makes it more mysterious and fun to explore - similarly to Geminis, with who you don't always know what you're about to get and experience!



To my sensitive, compassionate and nurturing Cancers - Kayali's Eden Juicy Apple | 01 is as special and sweet as you! It's a scent that everyone has been loving and I think everyone would agree it's really hard not to love a Cancer, you guys have the sweetest but not always so innocent energy and it's fun to be around! 



For the centre of attention - Kayali's Vanilla Royale is the PERFECT scent for all my Leos out there. I know you all love to shine and this is exactly what Kayali's juice will help you accomplish. It's time to smell like the Queen/King you are! 




Kayali's Musk | 12 is the cleanest scent for the cleanest and most organised sign out there. I know all my Virgos will enjoy this practical scent that can be used as a layering based for any fragrance or on its own. 




Kayali's Vanilla | 28 is the most popular fragrance from their range and this fits so well with all my friendly and easy-going Libras. It's impossible to dislike and not get on well with a Libra and same applies to this Kayali juice. 

Read my Vanilla | 28 full review here


The most intense Kayali scent that turns heads and is very seductive is the perfect juice for the most intense and mysterious sign out there - my lovely Scorpios. 



Sagittarius aka the life of the party - there is truly no one as fun, lively and passionate to be around than you. This is exactly why Kayali's Lovefest fragrance is the perfect juice for you which gives out so much joyous energy from just one spray - similarly to what it feels to meet you for the first time.




Is there anyone more direct, hard-working and ambitious than a Capricorn? I don't think so! For this exact reason, Kayali's Elixir | 11 is your perfect juice - it's straightforward and makes a statement after just one spray. Just like with a Capricorn, you get exactly what you expect from looking at its stunning and elegant black bottle!



The most unique, one-of-a-kind and independent zodiac sign out there has to be an Aquarius and speaking as a fellow Aquarius, truly anything we do is just different from others. Kayali's Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 fragrance is exactly that - so unique and different from their entire range. This is why an Aquarius and Kayali's Yum make the perfect pair!




Pisces are the most dreamy, creative and intuitive signs out there and there is no doubt that Kayali's softest and dreamiest juice Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 makes the perfect fragrance for them! Pisces wearing Utopia will feel like they are on Cloud 9!



I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed creating it! Of course, this guide is made for entertainment purposes only and you can try out as many Kayali scents as you wish, however I definitely feel like these are great picks based on your zodiac sign's qualities. I also recommend checking out your Moon and Rising signs to get a lovely 3-way layering combo! 

As an Aquarius sun, Pisces moon and Libra rising, my perfect Kayali scents are Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33, Utopia Vanilla Coco | 21 and Vanilla | 28. Let me know your signs and results in the comments and stay tuned for my next post!

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Thursday, March 9

Hi, dolls!
I'm so excited to share with you all about the long awaited new Kayali fragrance - Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33. If you're interested to find out all about it, let's get right into the review! 

This post may contain gifted products/affiliate links. However, my reviews/opinions on products are always 100% honest and I'll only recommend items that I love!



(available in 10ml Travel Spray & 10ml/50ml/100ml bottles)

Kayali's newest launch Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 is the ultimate unisex gourmand fragrance inspired by Mona's favourite desert. Similarly to Utopia, Invite Only and Vanilla Royale, Yum Pistachio is an Eau De Parfum Intense fragrance containing a super strong concentration of oils. It's crafted with a unique blend of 25% oils that promise a luxuriously rich, long-lasting scent for the ultimate sensorial experience. Additionally, the number 33 stands for how many modifications it took to make this juice perfect.

Top Notes: Pistachio Gelato, Rum, Hazelnut, Bergamot, Cardamon
Middle Notes: Lily-of-the-Valley, Geranium, Jasmine, Pear, Peony, Raspberry, White Peach
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Cedar, Whipped Cream, Marshmallow, Cacao, Cotton Candy, Turkish Delight Accord, Tonka Bean

Just like the name suggests, the opening of Yum Gelato Pistachio | 33 is very yummy and mouth-watering. It opens with a delicious Pistachio gelato and nutty Hazelnut notes blended beautifully well with the Rum, Cardamon and Bergamot notes. At the heart of this fragrance, you can find the gorgeous floral notes of Jasmine and Peony mixed with the White Peach, Raspberry and Pear which to me, add a soft and balanced sweetness to this scent. As it dries down, there is a great balance of sweetness and woodiness with the bottom notes that make this scent so luxurious and irresistible. 


This fragrance being a true gourmand scent will make you smell like a snack!
 For me, it was love at first sniff and I can honestly say it's one of my favourites from their entire range along with Sweet Diamond Pink Pepper | 25 and LoveFest Burning Cherry | 48 in the top three. The more I spray it, the more I can't get enough of how good it is and it reminds me of how you feel when you eat your favourite dessert. 


My opinion on the new bottle design being mint green can be a little bit bias since green is my favourite colour but I love the idea to make it frosty to represent the ice cream/gelato theme of the fragrance. The bottle also has the main notes written at the back, so you are reminded of what notes you can smell each time you spray it. Now I need this bottle in all sizes for display purposes!


Final Thoughts
This fragrance couldn't be more perfect for the upcoming Spring/Summer time! I have a feeling this one will be one of their best-sellers because it's so easy to wear yet super addictive and irresistible. It's a great unisex fragrance anyone can wear and layer with their favourite fragrances. As previously mentioned, I would place Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 in my top three Kayali scents and if you've been following me for a while, you know how much I love them all, so this should say a lot about this fragrance! 

Kayali's Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 will be available to purchase worldwide on March 21st 2023. Don't forget to sign up for their waiting list to be the first one to know when it's live! 

Let me know if this sounds like a fragrance you'd be interested in. Do you have a favourite Kayali scent already? Do you want my full and updated ranking? Comment down below and stay tuned for my next review! xo

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Love, Olivia xo 

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