MasaWoody Aromatic Eau de Parfum

Masa by Kajal is an aromatic, woody, and fresh unisex eau de parfum. Patchouli alongside aquatic notes—a combination that doesn't go without saying.

Kohl, modesty, and two men from the world of luxury

Kajal Perfumes Paris was founded in 2012 by Moe Khalaf and Ibrahim Faris, and its first fragrance was released in 2014. Both come from the world of luxury: Ibrahim Faris started at nineteen in Jordan before becoming brand manager of the Al Tayer Group in Dubai; Moe Khalaf spent ten years at YSL Beauté, eventually heading the Saudi market, and later served as Middle East Regional Director at Estée Lauder. The name says it all: kajal refers to kohl in Indian culture and comes from the Arabic word khajal, meaning modesty. The house is based in Dubai, but its fragrances are primarily composed in France. Masa is part of the GEM collection.

An opening of grapefruit and ginger

Grapefruit opens with the zesty bitterness of pink citrus, bergamot brightens it, and ginger adds a warm spiciness. A lively, unsweetened opening.

A heart of cardamom and patchouli

Cardamom extends the fresh spice, while petitgrain—the essence extracted from bitter orange leaves—brings a bitter green quality. The aquatic notes open up the space, and patchouli settles in with its damp earthiness.

A base of vetiver, guaiac wood, and Atlas cedar

Vetiver brings a dry root quality, guaiac wood its smoke, and Atlas cedar its pencil-dryness. Amber, vanilla, and violet round out the composition with a powdery touch.

The house's signature touch

Patchouli is placed alongside aquatic notes. The two styles stand in direct opposition: one is earthy, damp, and dark, while the other is transparent and mineral. Composing them together in the heart creates an aromatic that is neither a marine cologne nor a classic woody fragrance—the freshness has body, which is exactly what most aquatics lack.

For whom, and for what occasions?

Aromatic, woody, and fresh, this eau de parfum is for those who love fresh woody fragrances and are looking for freshness that does not evaporate. All year round, by day. It is the most versatile fragrance in the catalog.

With Masa Kajal, aquatic freshness finally gains body.