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Kayali is a very popular line of perfumes from Huda Beauty. It is known for having a variety of scents, that are easily paired and layered with other fragrances, both from the line and other designers. But, what are the top scents from this brand? Which ones are actually worth getting a hold of? This page serves as my updated list for keeping track of the perfumes to check out.
What are the Best Smelling Kayali Perfumes?
The White Floral
Deja Vu White Flower | 57– Before testing all of these scents out, I wouldn’t have thought that Deja vu would be one of my favorites, but it absolutely is.
Up top you get a very nice tuberose and the sweetness of vanilla wafting up. The floral mix doesn’t just get dominated by the tuberose note, you also get some fruity facets, and periods of jasmine and gardenia.
Deja Vu is a good option for those who want a floral perfume, that doesn’t have a straight garden smell throughout. The fruity and vanilla aromas really help to make this one a joy to wear.
Not super heavy, but has a pretty solid longevity versus others in the series. Deja Vu Review
Cherry Love
Lovefest Burning Cherry– One of the more popular fragrances from the Kayali lineup and also one of the best. Lovefest Burning Cherry brings you a lot of similarities with Lost Cherry by Tom Ford, while still drying down differently.
The opening is a syrupy cherry with some incense like smoke (the burning cherry note) with a touch of raspberry and praline sweetness. Somewhat powdery, but dries down into a smokier amber and woods.
Yes, it’s still sweet, but the cherry isn’t nearly as overwhelming in the latter stages, versus what you get early on. Lovefest Review
Brown Sugar Vanilla
Vanilla | 28– Vanilla 28 is another sweet perfume from Kayali, but easily ranks among there best, in my opinon.
It opens up with tonka bean and brown sugar, actually being heavier than the vanilla orchid, at this stage. It’s actually not too cloying or nauseatingly sweet, the musk and amberwood help to keep it that way.
The tonka bean lessens and you get more of the vanilla, while the brown sugar sticks around. This one is none too complicated, while being delicious and easy to wear. Vanilla 28 Review
Soft Super Clean
Musk | 12– Musk 12 is one that is softer and a simple sort of perfume. It kicks off fresh and floral, with its opening lotus note. There’s some vanilla sweetness and the musk notes which gives this a powdery finish.
It does become more generally floral, with the lotus settling in to blend with other floral notes, like jasmine. The vanilla and musk notes, will take over and be the main focus. Still providing that clean and powdery aroma.
Musk is a Kayali scent that’s going to be pretty low key on its own, but still enjoyable for some people. It is also a prime candidate for layering and adding a bit more to other fragrances. Musk 12 Review
The Other Vanilla
Utopia Vanilla Coco– Utopia is another Kayali that utilizes plenty of vanilla. However, that’s not all that it is.
It opens up with a pear blossom note and some light citrus. The coconut will also be out already in the opening stages, flanked by a bit of jasmine. As we move further, the coconut and vanilla will play a larger role.
To me it is a fresh perfume, but one with a distinct dryness from the sandalwood base. The floral notes are strong enough here to prevent this from being a tropical sort of scent. It’s sweet and would actually work best in moderate temperatures. Utopia Review
Nice New Release
Yum Pistachio Gelato– This is a new release for 2023 and I think it deserves a spot on the list, especially if you’re partial to nutty gourmand perfumes.
Opening up, I actually get a pretty hefty dose of cardamom spice, to go along with the fluffy sweetness of marshmallow and whipped cream. It’s easy to draw Ariana Grande fragrance comparisons, since those two notes are involved in a whole host of her releases.
But, this one does stand out more thereafter. The nuttiness of the pistachio (supported by hazelnut), will have an increasing role to play here. The initial spice fades away and this one goes full on sweetness and nutty, with a hint of rum for at least a period of time.
Milky, creamy, a hint of powder. Feels colder and fresh versus being a completely overwhelming warm/cozy gourmand. Can work well in warmer weather and has some more depth than many other Kayali releases.
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