Sawlaj
Sawlaj by Kajal is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with lemon and labdanum, moves into jasmine, rose, carnation, vetiver and leather and dries down to vetiver, benzoin, oakmoss and vanilla. Expect around 9 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.
- Labdanum Sticky, leathery resin. Dark honey and old books.
Heart
- Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
- Carnation Spicy, clove-like floral. Old-school and a bit peppery.
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.
Dry-down
- Vetiver Dry, earthy, smoky grass root. Smells like soil and citrus peel.
- Benzoin Sweet balsamic resin. Vanilla-adjacent but drier.
- Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
- Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Smells like this
- Hermès Bel Ami
- Kilian Dark Lord
- Atelier Cologne Vanille Insensée
- Lattafa Art of Wood
- Guerlain Habit Rouge
- Le Labo Ylang 49
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