Jihan is a unisex eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris built around the embrace of rose and saffron: velvety, warm and with great presence. Signed by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel of Drom, it is a floral spicy fragrance with an opulent character, for those who love rich, easily recognisable scents.
The Fragrance
Jihan belongs to the Wardé Collection, the house's line devoted to the world of flowers, presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2018. "Jihan" is the Arabic name for the crocus flower, a symbol of joy and youth: the purple crocus is the most prized, and its stigmas give us saffron, a flower that in a sense "sacrifices" itself to offer its most precious spice. Founder Moe Khalaf links this fragrance to a family memory: his mother preparing rose water infused with saffron.
How It Evolves on Skin
The opening is bright and precious: saffron rests on apple blossom, which gives it a delicate freshness. In the heart, rose takes centre stage, full and almost jam-like, supported by clove and the softness of magnolia. The base warms everything with a soft, never aggressive oud accord, patchouli, creamy sandalwood, vanilla and musk, giving the trail a velvety, almost suede-like texture.
Who We Recommend Jihan To
We recommend Jihan to those who love oriental roses and saffron, and to those looking for a perfume that gets noticed with elegance. It is at its best in the colder months, in the evening and on special occasions. It is fully unisex: as the hours pass it moves towards a woodier, deeper register that is also very popular with men.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★★☆ |
| Longevity |
★★★★★ |
| Sillage |
★★★★★ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Jihan has one of those trails you notice entering a room before the person does: rich, soft, enveloping. What strikes us is how it manages to be so intense while always remaining elegant, never becoming heavy.
Similar Fragrances
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Anatolian Rose by Attar Al Has also pairs saffron, rose and oud over a base of vanilla and patchouli, with an apple note and an extra touch of pepper.
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Şah by Régalien shares the spiced rose with clove and saffron over oud and patchouli, in a drier, more mineral version.
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Memento Audere Semper by Les Folies du Parfum brings back saffron, rose, sandalwood and oud, leaning further into the gourmand side with chocolate and caramel.
FAQ
Is Jihan more of a rose or an oud perfume?
Rose is the true protagonist, deep and velvety, accompanied by saffron. The oud is there but stays in the background, soft and rounded: it gives the fragrance depth without the more animalic or smoky facets typical of many ouds.
Which perfumes is Jihan compared to?
Enthusiasts often compare it to Pearl Bouquet by The Merchant of Venice for its velvety oriental rose, and to Initio Oud for Greatness for the accessible, rounded way it uses oud and saffron.
How many sprays do I need? Is it a powerful perfume?
Yes, it is one of the best-performing Kajal fragrances: reviews speak of nine to twelve hours on skin and strong projection. Two or three sprays are enough, especially indoors.
Where does the name Jihan come from?
Jihan is the Arabic name for the crocus, the flower that gives us saffron. The brand chose this name precisely to link the fragrance to its star spice and to the flower's symbolism of joy and youth.
Product Information
- Brand
- Kajal Perfumes Paris
- Name
- Jihan
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Size
- 100 ml
- Olfactory family
- Floral Spicy
- Launch year
- 2018
- Made in
- France
