Dahab
Granny Smith apple gives Dahab an opening that is tart and specific rather than generically fruity, bergamot giving it a citrus brightness alongside. Passionfruit and coriander in the heart create an unusual tension: the tropical sweetness of the fruit against the dry, aromatic quality of the seed. Cedar threads through as the bridge to the base, where amber and patchouli give the composition its warmth and depth. Dahab is Arabic for gold, and the amber base earns the name.
Why We Carry This
Dahab is the founding Kajal Gem Collection entry and Carbonnel and Mateu's coriander-in-the-heart detail is what makes it memorable. The apple-bergamot opening is approachable enough to introduce the house, and the patchouli-amber base demonstrates that Kajal builds their fruit compositions on an oriental foundation. A reliable introduction to the brand.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Saffron, Pink Pepper
Heart notes: Rose, Jasmine, Orris, Ylang-Ylang
Base notes: Amber, Sandalwood, Musk, Vanilla
Character
Accords: Floral, Amber, Warm Spicy, Powdery, Sweet, Woody
Perfumer: Christian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu
Launched: 2021