Kajal: A Guide to Perfumes and Where to Start

Kajal is a house that brings the style of Arabian perfumes into contemporary perfumery: rich fragrances, often fruity or gourmand, with rose, oud, amber and vanilla. The most sought-after perfume is Lamar, fruity and rosy; it is a good place to start, or you can choose Dahab if you prefer a fresher fruity fragrance.

The name recalls kajal, the traditional Eastern black eyeliner. In fact, many people search for "Kajal" thinking of makeup: here we are talking about perfumes.

Perfumes to know

• Lamar: pineapple, red fruits and apple; Bulgarian and Turkish rose with jasmine sambac; vanilla, amber and cashmere wood. It is suitable for both men and women.
• Lamar Noir: the extrait version, with leather, oud, vanilla and caramel. It receives 5 out of 5 for longevity and sillage in our product sheets.
• Dahab: bergamot and green apple, passion fruit, patchouli and amber. Its extrait is Dahab Absolu.
• Almaz: blackcurrant, raspberry and heliotrope on vanilla: gourmand and floral.
• Fiddah: cinnamon, leather, tobacco and vanilla, for winter.
• Kolada: fruit, coconut and benzoin, sunny.

Where to start

• If you love fruity rosy fragrances: Lamar.
• If you love intensity: Lamar Noir.
• If you prefer fresh fruity fragrances: Dahab.
• If you love gourmand fragrances: Almaz or Kolada.

To understand the style, read Arabian perfumes: what they are. All the perfumes are on the Kajal page.

Frequently asked questions

Is Kajal's Lamar a men's or women's perfume?

It is suitable for both: rose and red fruits are liked by many women, while the base of amber and cashmere wood appeals to many men.

What are the notes of Kajal's Lamar?

The top notes are pineapple, red fruits and apple; the heart notes are Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac; the base notes are vanilla, musk, amber and cashmere wood.

Is there a dupe of Lamar?

There are perfumes that claim to be similar, but they are not Lamar. We explain why it is different in dupe perfumes.