Kajal

Kajal is a fragrance house born of a love of perfume and luxurious scents. The company is registered in Paris, France, with marketing and product development offices in Toronto, Canada, and sales and logistics offices operating out of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. And there is certainly something very Middle Eastern about this brand. It starts with the name, which means kohl in Indian and Hebrew culture, a natural product that protects and beautifies the eyes. It also comes from the Arabic word khajal, meaning modesty, humility and grace. The brand was created by two founders: Mohammed Khalaf and Ibrahim Faris. Mohammed Khalaf began his career with the Gucci Group in the early 21st century, working with YSL Beauté brands as a brand manager in Saudi Arabia. After 10 years, he moved to Estée Lauder to work with Aramis and designer fragrances. During that time, he created a new line of fragrances for Aramis called Perfume Calligraphy. At the end of 2012, he began a new chapter in his life in Toronto, Canada. That was also when he dared to take part in the Kajal. brand. Ibrahim Faris, by contrast, entered the fragrance industry at the age of 19, while studying and working part-time at one of the largest companies in Jordan's beauty industry. He began his career as a brand manager for many brands, including KENZO, Jean Paul Gaultier, Issey Meyaki and L'Oréal. After 10 years, he decided to explore a new market, moving to Dubai to join the Al Tayer Group and manage its new distribution company in Saudi Arabia, called "TEJAN Middle East." In 2014, the brand introduced its first perfume, which was of excellent quality and had an oriental-floral character. A year after the first release, the fragrances Dahab and Kajal Homme were introduced in Cannes in October, accompanied by the full story of the Kajal brand, which set out the direction chosen by the brand's owners, Ibrahim Faris and Mohammed Khalaf. The first fragrance, Kajal Eau de Parfum, was signed by perfumer Christian Carbonnel, while Dahab and Kajal Pour Homme were created in collaboration between perfumers Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu. Dahab offers an intoxicating, very juicy and warm oriental-fruity composition, while Kajal Homme draws attention with deep, strong and pleasant woody notes, gently softened by the warmth of musky tones. Kajal Dahab creates the magic that defines a woman and her beauty. The perfume was created to highlight the warmth and richness of gold, with a juicy nectar of Passion fruit blended with Bergamot and the freshness of green apples. Cedar and Coriander seeds form the heart of the fragrance, further warmed by Patchouli, amber and musk in the base. What makes Dahab unusual is the distinctive engraving adorning its gold cap. In Eastern culture, gold has different names, originating in Persia, Arabia and India. Mohammed and Ibrahim chose eight names for gold to feature on the bottle cap, designed as an eight-pointed star. They include: Tibr (the name used in Arabia for gold extracted from the earth but not melted, and free of impurities); Asjad (a name for gold combined with other precious materials and gemstones, including diamonds, sapphires, rubies and crystals); Ziryab and Lamar (names for gold in liquid form); Zukhruf (gold used for decoration and adornments); Al-Ibriz (gold free of all impurities); Iqan (purified gold poured into a mold); and Dahab (the best-known Arabic name for gold). It lasts on the skin and has an impressive presence. It is especially suited to warm summer days. Kajal Homme is designed for charismatic men and offers a blend of freshness, refined marine scents and warm woody tones. The composition opens with a citrus blend of red red grapefruit and mandarins, with the spicy juiciness of black Currants. Guaiac wood, cashmeran, red orange and Cardamom dominate the heart of the composition, resting on precious wood, musk, Patchouli, tonka and Vanil.