Kajal Perfumes Paris

What Kajal Perfumes Paris does

Kajal Perfumes Paris is a privately held luxury niche fragrance house founded in 2014 by Moe Khalaf and headquartered at 66 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris. The company designs, markets and sells artisanally produced perfumes organized into themed collections (Classic, Gold, Gem, Arqam, Wardé, Fiddah, and the KiSS collectors' portal), offered primarily in Eau de Parfum and Extrait de Parfum concentrations at 100ml and 30ml sizes, with pricing anchored at roughly $210–$260 per 100ml bottle. Each fragrance is co-created with internationally recognized master perfumers (Mark Buxton, Patrick Müller, Christian Carbonnel, Rosendo Mateu, Toni Cabal, Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel and Alix Miral of DROM, among others) and built around Arabic cultural narratives and a signature eight-pointed-star cap design.

The company's core technical differentiator is Lamar Caviar, developed with Microcaps AG and LUZI AG, which uses patented alginate 'perfume-pearls' encapsulation to deliver the first ethanol-free fine fragrance — a water-based, vegan, cruelty-free formulation. Beyond this proprietary platform, Kajal's core technology stack is a conventional Shopify e-commerce storefront supporting global DTC shipping, supplemented by selective authorized retail partnerships (notably Zhor on Via Montenapoleone in Milan and Belodore in Belgrade).

Kajal's business model is direct-to-consumer unit sales of premium-priced fragrance SKUs, with revenue also generated via $53.50 Discovery Sets used as sampling funnels into full-size bottles. Go-to-market combines DTC e-commerce, selective luxury retail, editorial / earned-media coverage in Vogue Italia/UK, Vanity Fair Italia, Harper's Bazaar, Grazia Germany, Marie Claire and NEZ Magazine, and a recurring trade-show circuit (Esxence Milan, Pitti Fragranze Florence, ScentXplore NYC, EXIPA Mexico City, Niche London). The customer base is horizontal: luxury niche fragrance enthusiasts and collectors across North America, Europe, the Middle East and parts of Latin America, with no enterprise or B2B revenue concentration.

Name

Kajal Perfumes Paris

Legal name

Kajal Perfumes Paris

Website

https://kajalperfumes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kajal Perfumes Paris is a privately held Paris-based niche fragrance house founded in 2014, selling artisanally crafted Eau de Parfum and Extrait de Parfum collections (Classic, Gold, Gem, Arqam, Wardé, Fiddah, KiSS) direct-to-consumer worldwide and through selective luxury retailers, serving discerning niche-fragrance collectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Niche Fragrance

NAICS

Cosmetics, Beauty Supplies, and Perfume Retailers (456120)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Niche & Artisan Fragrance (CRABADAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Fragrance & Beauty (Designer/Luxe) (CRAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Niche luxury fragrance
• Extrait de parfum
• Eau de parfum
• Arabic-inspired perfumery
• Perfume discovery sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Fragrance Sales: Kajal sells its niche fragrances directly to consumers via its Shopify e-commerce platform. Products are offered in multiple concentration formats including Eau de Parfum (EDP) in 100ml and Extrait de Parfum (XDP) in 100ml and 30ml formats. Discovery sets (5x3ml vials) allow sampling before full-size purchase. Orders ship internationally with free shipping on US orders over $100.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kajal Perfumes Paris creates and sells artisanal niche luxury fragrances in Eau de Parfum (EDP) and Extrait de Parfum (XDP) concentrations. The portfolio is organized into themed collections (Classic, Gold, Gem, ARQAM, WARDÉ, FIDDAH, KiSS) inspired by Arabic heritage, gold, precious stones, flowers, numbers, and silver, with distinctive eight-pointed star bottle caps. Products are sold directly through the brand's e-commerce storefront and through authorized specialty retailers, complemented by Discovery Sets for sampling.

Product overview

Kajal Perfumes Paris is a niche fragrance house offering luxury perfumes organized into multiple sub-brand collections. The product portfolio consists of Eau de Parfum (EDP) and Extrait de Parfum (XDP) concentrations in 100ml and 30ml sizes. The collections include: Classic Collection (core products: Kajal, Kolada, Faris, Warek, Wardé, Topaz, The Whispering Oud), Gold Collection (Dahab, Äican, Lamar, Lamar Noir, Lamar Caviar featuring innovative Microcaps perfume-pearls technology), Gem Collection (Almaz, Ruby, Masa, Topaz), ARQAM Collection (Kajal I-IV representing symbolism of numbers), WARDÉ Collection (Jihan, Joorie, Wardé, Yasmina inspired by flowers), FIDDAH Collection (Fiddah, Alujain, Sareef, Sawlaj, Warek celebrating silver), and KiSS (Kajal Immersive Scent Society) Collectors' Portal featuring premium story-driven collectible fragrances. Additional offerings include Discovery Kits for sampling. The brand collaborates with renowned perfumers including Christian Carbonnel, Mark Buxton, Patrick Müller, Huseyin Erdogmus, Vincent Ricord, Toni Cabal, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Classic Collection: Core fragrances including Faris, Kajal, Kolada, presented as foundational products of the brand.
• Gold Collection
• Gem Collection
• Arqam Collection
• Wardé Collection
• Fiddah Collection
• KiSS Collection

Products and services

• Classic Collection A collection of foundational niche fragrances launched separately including Faris, Kajal, Kolada, Warek, Wardé, Topaz, and The Whispering Oud, presented as core products of the brand.
• Gold Collection A collection dedicated to the timeless beauty of gold, featuring Dahab, Äican, Lamar, Lamar Noir, and Lamar Caviar.
• Gem Collection A collection paying tribute to precious stones formed deep within the earth, including Almaz, Ruby, Masa, and Topaz.
• ARQAM Collection A collection rooted in the symbolism of numbers featuring Kajal I, II, III, and IV.
• WARDÉ Collection A flower-inspired collection featuring Jihan, Joorie, Wardé, and Yasmina, co-created with perfumers from DROM.
• FIDDAH Collection A silver-themed collection including Fiddah, Alujain, Sareef, Sawlaj, and Warek.
• KiSS Collection (Kajal Immersive Scent Society) An exclusive collectors' collection featuring refined works of olfactory art in exquisite collectible packaging with printed chapters of enchanting tales, including The Whispering Oud and Lamar Caviar.
• Discovery Kits Collection of sample spray vials allowing customers to discover and experience the Kajal Perfumes range before committing to full-size bottles, including the Mystery Discovery Set (5 x 3ml vials).
• Dahab by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml inspired by gold, featuring Granny Smith Apple, Bergamot, Passion Fruit, Cedar, Patchouli, Musk and Amber notes. Created by Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu.
• Dahab Absolu Extrait de Parfum 100ml representing gold at its origin with bright citrus and tropical fruits opening, jasmine and rose heart, and musk, vanilla and woody base notes. Created by Patrick Müller. Priced at $252 USD.
• Lamar by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml meaning 'Liquid Gold', evoking the joy of a golden sunset. Features red berries, pineapple, cardamom, Bulgarian and Turkish Rose, Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Cedar. Created by Mark Buxton.
• Lamar Caviar A 30ml Perfume D'Eau that is the first ever ethanol-free fine fragrance using Microcaps' patented perfume-pearls technology. Water-based fragrance oil encapsulated within alginate pearls, marketed as Natural, Sustainable, Cruelty Free, and Vegan.
• Lamar Noir Extrait de Parfum 100ml with bergamot, green apple, violets opening, vanilla, caramel, rose heart, leather, oud, guaiac wood base. Created by Patrick Müller.
• Äican by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml representing gold purified of imperfections with passion fruit, pineapple, mandarin opening, black pepper, jasmine, ginger heart, vanilla, patchouli, vetiver base. Created by Huseyin Erdogmus.
• Almaz by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml named for diamond symbolizing everlasting love, strength, and good health. Features bergamot, blackcurrant, raspberry opening, rose, iris, heliotrope heart, musk, vanilla, amber base. Created by Rania Jouaneh.
• Masa by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml named for singular diamond, featuring a silver-capped bottle representing lunar phases. Balances herbal freshness and ambered wood with bergamot, mirabelle, grapefruit opening, patchouli, aquatic accord, cardamom heart, amber, vanilla, cedar base. Created by Marc Heimgartner.
• Ruby by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml tribute to love in all forms with red berries, coconut, almond, pineapple opening, whipped cream, brown sugar heart, musk, vanilla, amber, tonka beans base. Priced at $252 USD.
• Topaz by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml celebration of friendship and loyalty with black lemon, elderflower, rhum oil opening, cedarwood, candied lemon, rose absolute heart, grey amber, ambroxan, musk, cashmere wood base. Created by Vincent Ricord. Priced at $252 USD.
• Kajal by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml inspired by 'Khajal' with Amalfi lemon, mandarin, bergamot opening, Turkish Rose, Orris heart, Musk, Amber, Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Beans, Mysore Sandalwood base. Created by Christian Carbonnel.
• Faris by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml named after noble knight spirit, featuring bergamot, lemon, orange, apple, lavender, juniper opening, rose, jasmine, coriander, nutmeg, cloves heart, amber, sandalwood, tonka bean, patchouli, vetiver base. Created by Urs Castelletti and David Chieze.
• Kajal Kolada Extrait de Parfum 100ml inspired by Pina Colada with Italian Bergamot, Pineapple opening, Violet, Lily of the Valley heart, Amber, Coconut, Benzoin base. Created by Toni Cabal. Priced at $252 USD.
• Jihan by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml named for crocus flower and saffron with saffron, apple blossom opening, clove, magnolia, rose heart, patchouli, sandalwood, musk, vanilla, oud base. Created by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel from DROM.
• Joorie by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml tribute to red rose with nutmeg, clove, ginger, bergamot, lemon, pepper opening, rose, ylang ylang, orange blossom heart, tonka beans, oud, musk, sandalwood, honey, cedar, patchouli, vanilla base. Created by Alix Miral from DROM.
• Wardé by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml representing beauty and generosity with absinthe, armoise, pine, black currant opening, jasmine, orange flower, rose, white flowers heart, patchouli, fir balsam, moss, musk, oud, balsamic base. Created by Alix Miral.
• Yasmina by Kajal Eau de Parfum 100ml delicate yet powerful jasmine with cardamom, saffron, rose opening, jasmine, orris, leather, whiskey heart, patchouli, tonka beans, vanilla base. Created by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel from DROM.
• The Whispering Oud Extrait de Parfum 30ml - KiSS Collection Elixir No. 1, story-driven collectible fragrance featuring dried fruits, tobacco leaves, rose, leather, oud and honey notes. Created by Sidonie Grandperret. Priced at $180 USD.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dahab Absolu Extrait de Parfum lasts 8 or more hours on skin

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• Microcaps AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationKajal collaborated with Microcaps AG and LUZI AG to develop Lamar Caviar, the first-ever ethanol-free fine fragrance using Microcaps' patented 'perfume-pearls' technology. Alginate-based encapsulation preserves fragrance oil until application, then releases the scent upon capsule breakage. This technology is central to the Lamar Caviar product launch and represents a key innovation partnership.
• LUZI AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationLUZI AG is a fragrance house collaborating with Kajal on product development. The partnership involves both the Microcaps technology collaboration for Lamar Caviar and broader fragrance creation, including perfumers Patrick Müller (LUZI) who serves as Regional Sales Director Middle East and previously as Managing Director of LUZI's Dubai office. LUZI provides the perfumery expertise and raw material formulations.
• DROMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDROM is a major fragrance house that has worked with Kajal on multiple fragrance creations. Perfumers Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel and Alix Miral from DROM have co-created signature Kajal fragrances including Jihan (with Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel), Joorie (with Alix Miral), Wardé (with Alix Miral), and Yasmina (with Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel). DROM represents an ongoing creative partnership across multiple fragrance launches.
• Zhor (Milan)notableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZhor, an olfactory boutique located on Via Montenapoleone in Milan's Quadrilatero della Moda, is an authorized retailer and event partner. Kajal Perfumes held an exclusive celebration event at Zhor for the launch of Dahab Absolu, demonstrating a retail partnership in the luxury retail heart of Milan.
• Belodore (Belgrade)notableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelodore is an exclusive boutique in TC Galerija, Belgrade, Serbia, that serves as an authorized retailer for Kajal Perfumes. The boutique hosted an official presentation event for Topaz by Kajal, curated in the spirit of the topaz gemstone with warm golden and honeyed aesthetics.
• The Langham Fifth Avenue (New York)notableGTM or Marketing PartnerDuring ScentXplore week in New York, Kajal hosted content creators, friends, and partners in a lounge at The Langham Fifth Avenue hotel. This hospitality partnership supported brand engagement and product discovery with influencers and press during a major fragrance industry event.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amouage: Amouage is the closest comparable: a luxury niche fragrance house rooted in Arabian heritage, headquartered in Oman with global prestige positioning, $200-$400+ price points, master perfumer collaborations, and department store distribution. Directly competes with Kajal for Arab-heritage niche consumers and editorial coverage.
• Memo Paris: Paris-based niche luxury fragrance house with travel-inspired storytelling, premium EDP pricing, master perfumer collaborations, and global specialty retailer distribution. Comparable on category positioning, narrative-driven marketing, and DTC-plus-boutique distribution model.
• Xerjoff: Italian luxury niche fragrance brand with comparable pricing, master perfumer partnerships, distinctive bottle design, and global specialty retailer distribution. Closely aligned with Kajal on product architecture, pricing strategy, and target affluent niche consumer.
• Initio Parfums Privés: French niche luxury fragrance house operating in the high-concentration, premium-priced segment with collectible positioning and selective global retail. Direct competitor for the same prestige niche fragrance buyer and similar extraction-format product architecture.
• Nishane: Istanbul-based niche luxury fragrance house positioned in the premium tier ($150-$400+) with Extrait de Parfum formats, master perfumer collaborations, and global specialty retailer distribution. Directly comparable on cultural-heritage-rooted storytelling, premium concentration formats, and selectively distributed niche positioning.
• Parfums de Marly: French-founded niche luxury fragrance house operating in the same $200-$400+ premium tier with master perfumer collaborations, EDP/Extrait formats, and global retailer presence. Direct competitor for the same high-end niche fragrance consumer and editorial real estate.
• Roja Parfums: British luxury niche fragrance house positioned in the ultra-premium tier ($300-$600+), with master perfumer collaborations and selective global retailer placement. Comparable on luxury pricing, narrative-driven collections, and high-touch DTC and boutique distribution.
• Parfums Dusita: French-Thai niche fragrance house with master perfumer (Pissarra Umavijani) at the helm, premium EDP pricing, and storytelling-driven collections. Comparable on founder-led creative direction, premium positioning, and selective specialty retailer presence.

Broad incumbents

• Byredo: Swedish luxury niche fragrance house (now owned by Puig) operating at a similar premium price point with master perfumer collaborations, distinctive minimalist bottle design, and far broader global department store and specialty retailer distribution. Comparable on niche positioning and storytelling but at significantly larger scale.
• Maison Francis Kurkdjian (MFK): Paris-based luxury niche fragrance house founded by master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, now majority-owned by LVMH. Operates in the same premium EDP/Extrait tier with much broader global department store and specialty retail distribution. Comparable on niche positioning, perfumer-led craftsmanship, and pricing, but with vastly greater scale and capital backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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