Leather
Woody
Notescinnamondatesdavanajasmineleatherrumsmokevanilla
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
Spiritually, four symbolizes the wholeness of the universe, four elements, four seasons, four cardinal points, connecting us all. Kajal IV spirits us to the wilderness of the African savannah, drawing a straight line between the dawn of humans to our ever-expanding world. The undulating golden panorama caressed by sultry heat is expressed by date-sweetened leather, studded with cardamom and brushed with rum. Vanilla and musk softens and beckons.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathys
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, confident company after dark, when the room is warm and the conversation slows. Its smoky leather and rum create a low, magnetic presence that feels intimate rather than loud, with a dry exotic edge.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned spaces, where the smoky leather and woods can unfold without becoming heavy. One to three sprays is enough; it has a noticeable trail, and the vanilla-musk base smooths the sharper edges as it settles on skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like dark, textured fragrances with a sensual leather core, warm spice and a touch of gourmand sweetness. It suits people drawn to smoky, woody compositions that feel polished, exotic and slightly mysterious.
Release year
2023
The nose
Kevin Mathys is a French perfumer known for compositions that feel atmospheric and emotionally framed, often built around texture, contrast and a strong sense of place. His work on Kajal IV leans into that style: smoky leather, rum and spice are balanced by date sweetness and a smooth vanilla-musk base, giving the fragrance its dark, polished sensuality.
Collaborators
Moe Khalaf, Kajal’s co-founder and creative director, shaped the house’s storytelling approach and the conceptual brief around cultural memory, travel and emotional resonance, while Kevin Mathys translated that vision into the finished composition.
Kajal’s story
Kajal is a niche house built around timeless beauty, cultural reverence and emotional storytelling. Its identity blends Eastern inspiration with French perfumery craft, using scent as a way to express dignity, reflection and a universal emotional language.
Kajal IV’s concept
Kajal IV was introduced in 2023 and presented at Pitti Fragranze in Florence alongside Kajal III. The fragrance was conceived as a journey through sensory memories of travel, with imagery of the African savannah, temple incense and spice markets shaping its warm, nomadic character.
Extra info
The name refers to the number four, which the brand links to wholeness, balance and the four elements. Kajal IV also carries the house’s signature symbolic storytelling, with its savannah imagery and travel-inspired concept woven into the launch.
Notescinnamondatesdavanajasmineleatherrumsmokevanilla
Tags
#sexy
#smoky
Style
unisex
Spiritually, four symbolizes the wholeness of the universe, four elements, four seasons, four cardinal points, connecting us all. Kajal IV spirits us to the wilderness of the African savannah, drawing a straight line between the dawn of humans to our ever-expanding world. The undulating golden panorama caressed by sultry heat is expressed by date-sweetened leather, studded with cardamom and brushed with rum. Vanilla and musk softens and beckons.
Perfumer: Kevin Mathys
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a scent for close, confident company after dark, when the room is warm and the conversation slows. Its smoky leather and rum create a low, magnetic presence that feels intimate rather than loud, with a dry exotic edge.
How to wear
Best in cool weather or air-conditioned spaces, where the smoky leather and woods can unfold without becoming heavy. One to three sprays is enough; it has a noticeable trail, and the vanilla-musk base smooths the sharper edges as it settles on skin.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like dark, textured fragrances with a sensual leather core, warm spice and a touch of gourmand sweetness. It suits people drawn to smoky, woody compositions that feel polished, exotic and slightly mysterious.
Release year
2023
The nose
Kevin Mathys is a French perfumer known for compositions that feel atmospheric and emotionally framed, often built around texture, contrast and a strong sense of place. His work on Kajal IV leans into that style: smoky leather, rum and spice are balanced by date sweetness and a smooth vanilla-musk base, giving the fragrance its dark, polished sensuality.
Collaborators
Moe Khalaf, Kajal’s co-founder and creative director, shaped the house’s storytelling approach and the conceptual brief around cultural memory, travel and emotional resonance, while Kevin Mathys translated that vision into the finished composition.
Kajal’s story
Kajal is a niche house built around timeless beauty, cultural reverence and emotional storytelling. Its identity blends Eastern inspiration with French perfumery craft, using scent as a way to express dignity, reflection and a universal emotional language.
Kajal IV’s concept
Kajal IV was introduced in 2023 and presented at Pitti Fragranze in Florence alongside Kajal III. The fragrance was conceived as a journey through sensory memories of travel, with imagery of the African savannah, temple incense and spice markets shaping its warm, nomadic character.
Extra info
The name refers to the number four, which the brand links to wholeness, balance and the four elements. Kajal IV also carries the house’s signature symbolic storytelling, with its savannah imagery and travel-inspired concept woven into the launch.