In the ever-evolving world of perfumery, few houses have captured the art of sensual storytelling as vividly as KAYALI. This September, the Dubai-born fragrance brand founded by Mona Kattan expands its celebrated Oudgasm collection with two daring new releases—Chocolate Oud | 11 and Milky Musk Oud | 30—each a bold reimagination of oud’s timeless allure. With one indulgently gourmand and the other intimately soft, these creations redefine how the world experiences one of perfumery’s most prized ingredients.
The first of the pair, Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11, is unapologetically decadent. It begins with a sparkling interplay of spiced rum and caramel apple, a tantalising overture of sweetness and spice. As the fragrance deepens, smoky incense and velvet orris unfurl at its heart before melting into a base of dark cocoa and chocolate oud. The result is both addictive and elegant, a gourmand fantasy that feels as seductive as it does comforting—an edible aura woven into the dark richness of oud.
If Chocolate Oud is indulgence, Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud | 30 is intimacy. Creamy, delicate, and cocooning, this fragrance offers a softer, more personal exploration of oud. Opening with the gentle brightness of pink pepper and a playful hint of strawberry cream, it evolves into a plush heart of suede santal and incense. Anchored by silver oud and ambrette, it lingers with a skin-like warmth, whispering sensuality rather than proclaiming it. It is oud transformed into second skin—subtle, tactile, and quietly powerful.
Mona Kattan, who has long championed the art of fragrance layering, describes Oudgasm as an olfactive playground of sensuality and storytelling. “With Chocolate Oud and Milky Musk Oud, I wanted to show the full spectrum of oud—its ability to be wild and warm, sweet and seductive, comforting and captivating. These are bold, unforgettable expressions that invite play,” she shares. True to her vision, the collection celebrates oud not just as an ingredient, but as a character with infinite moods and identities.
For those who wish to complete the ritual, Oudgasm Vanilla Oud Hair Mist | 36 joins the launch, offering a luminous veil of scent that adds an elegant finishing touch to the layering experience. It is a reminder that KAYALI fragrances are not worn but lived—an everyday art form where fragrance becomes both memory and self-expression.
The bottles themselves are designed to be as coveted as the scents within. Cloaked in sleek black lacquer and crowned with opulent jewel-like caps, they pay homage to traditional Middle Eastern oud bottles while exuding modern sophistication. Each number etched onto the bottles signifies the rounds of formulation it took to perfect the final juice—an ode to craft, patience, and obsession with detail.
KAYALI’s global reach ensures that fragrance lovers from Dubai to Paris, New York to Singapore, can partake in this reimagining of oud. Available from September 1, 2025, the new scents will be sold across leading retailers including Sephora, Harrods, Selfridges, and KAYALI’s own platform, ensuring the collection is as accessible as it is luxurious.
