Sawlaj is an eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris devoted to leather in its most elegant and theatrical form: spicy, floral and deep, with a classic allure. Signed by Christian Carbonnel, it is unisex with a bold character, for those who love important perfumes with great personality.
The Fragrance
Sawlaj belongs to the Fiddah Collection, Kajal's five "silver" fragrances presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2016 and released in 2017. The name refers to the raw silver bullion, the precious metal before it is worked: for the brand it is the scent of those who pursue self-discovery, because silver mirrors the soul. It is a leather that looks back to the great tradition of spicy leathers, reinterpreted with a modern signature.
How It Evolves on Skin
The opening is brief and bright: Amalfi lemon and lemon rest on labdanum, which immediately introduces a warm, resinous note. The heart is dark and sumptuous: leather intertwines with carnation, spicy and almost peppery, with rose, jasmine and patchouli. In the base the fragrance softens with vanilla and benzoin, while vetiver and oakmoss give it a dry, slightly powdery chypre elegance.
Who We Recommend Sawlaj To
We recommend Sawlaj to those who love leathers with a classic, refined character, and to those who enjoy spicy fragrances with a floral soul. It is perfect in autumn and winter, by day and by night, and for those who want to be noticed even at work. Unisex, it is perceived by many as masculine-leaning, but on a woman it expresses a bold, self-assured charm.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★★☆ |
| Longevity |
★★★★★ |
| Sillage |
★★★★☆ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Sawlaj has the makings of the great classics, but without ever seeming dated. It has an elegant, confident presence, and every time we smell it we are struck by how harmonious it is despite its intensity.
Similar Fragrances
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Rudis by Nobile 1942 brings back the spicy leather with rose, clove, vetiver and patchouli, in a fruitier version with red wine and dried fruit.
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Qahwa by Marcoccia also combines rose, jasmine, leather and clove with a base of vetiver and vanilla, with a gourmand hint of coffee.
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Regent Leather by Thameen London shares lemon, jasmine, rose, patchouli, vanilla and leather, in a softer, smoother key with saffron and cardamom.
FAQ
Is Sawlaj a classic or a modern leather?
It has the elegance of the great traditional spicy leathers, with carnation and oakmoss recalling a slightly vintage taste, but the construction is modern, bright and very wearable.
Which perfumes is Sawlaj compared to?
In reviews, enthusiasts compare it to leathers such as Hermès Bel Ami, Chanel Coromandel or Memo Iberian Leather, for its meeting of leather, spices and resinous notes. Sawlaj, however, has a more pronounced floral heart.
How long does it last on skin?
It is among the longest-lasting in the Fiddah Collection: reviews speak of over twelve hours on skin and even longer on clothes, with a strong sillage in the first half hour and then a closer trail.
What does Sawlaj mean?
The name refers to the raw silver bullion: a nod to the metal that gives its name to the whole Fiddah Collection and to the idea of an authentic personality, still waiting to be fully discovered.
Product Information
- Brand
- Kajal Perfumes Paris
- Name
- Sawlaj
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Size
- 100 ml
- Olfactory family
- Leather
- Launch year
- 2017
- Made in
- France
