Kayali Fragrances: The Easy Story
Kayali was started in 2018 by Mona Kattan, who loves beauty and is obsessed with perfume.
The name Kayali means "my imagination" in Arabic. It is inspired by Mona's Middle Eastern background and the special tradition of layering scents (wearing multiple perfumes at once) to create a certain feeling or mood.
Mona works with some of the best perfume makers in the world. She uses the finest ingredients to create unique, long-lasting perfumes that people will remember. All Kayali perfumes are cruelty-free and made in France.
Each luxurious bottle is beautifully crafted (it looks like a jewel!) and tells a story through its captivating scents.
Mona Kattan says: "I chose the name Kayali because I truly believe perfumes are about using your imagination to create a mood, a feeling, or a memory. For me, perfumes are like art, and I wanted to share that."
Mona is also a very popular person on social media, with over 3.9 million followers who share her love for fragrance. She has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the Middle East by Forbes.
Quick Facts:
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Brand: Kayali Fragrances
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Started: 2018 (It's a newer brand)
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Total Perfumes: 40 scents so far (as of 2025)
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Perfume Makers: They work with many top perfumers like Gabriela Chelariu, Olivier Cresp, and Nathalie Lorson.
