Yasmina is a unisex eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris that sets jasmine against a warm, slightly boozy leather: dark, spicy, rich and sensual. Signed by Valérie Garnuch-Mentzel of Drom, it is a fragrance of great character, for those who love perfumes that leave a mark.
The Fragrance
Yasmina belongs to the Wardé Collection, the house's floral line presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2018. The name means jasmine: a delicate, soft and fragile flower that, for the brand, hides a secret, its scent, a symbol of strength, presence and power. The inspiration comes from a memory of founder Moe Khalaf: dawns spent with his grandmother picking figs and jasmine flowers.
How It Evolves on Skin
The opening is spicy and bright: cardamom and saffron meet a velvety rose. In the heart, clean, non-indolic jasmine intertwines with a soft leather and a note of whisky that gives the fragrance a warm, boozy touch, while orris adds elegance and a powdery nuance. The base is the most enveloping moment: patchouli, tonka bean and vanilla soften everything and leave a warm, long-lasting trail on skin.
Who We Recommend Yasmina To
We recommend Yasmina to those who love leather fragrances but want them more floral and sensual, and to those looking for an unusual jasmine, deep and ambery. It is ideal in the colder seasons and in the evening. It is unisex: on women it expresses a mature, confident allure, on men an elegant and unconventional leather.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★★☆ |
| Longevity |
★★★★★ |
| Sillage |
★★★★☆ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Yasmina is a perfume that grows as the hours pass: the start is bold, but it is in the base that it truly reveals all its beauty. It is one of those leathers that, once discovered, make you think "this is exactly what I was looking for".
Similar Fragrances
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Urban Oud by Habibi New York shares cardamom, saffron, rose, orris and jasmine over a suede leather, with a woodier base of oud and guaiac.
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Vanille Leather by BDK Parfums also combines white flowers, orris and leather with a base of vanilla and patchouli, in a creamier, more vanilla-rich version.
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Notorious XO by M. Micallef brings back the pairing of leather and liquor, here cognac, with cardamom, tonka bean and vanilla, in a more gourmand key.
FAQ
Is Yasmina a jasmine or a leather perfume?
It is both: clean, non-indolic jasmine is the common thread, but it is paired with a warm, slightly boozy leather. The result is a dark, sensual jasmine, far from the sunny, light ones.
Can you smell the whisky note?
Yes, especially in the heart phase, where it gives the fragrance a warm, slightly boozy effect. It is never alcoholic or sharp: it melts into the leather and the vanilla in the base.
Is Yasmina more feminine or masculine?
It is classified as unisex, and it truly is. Many women choose it for its bold, mature floral charm, while many men appreciate it as an original alternative to more classic leathers.
How long does it last on skin?
Longevity is one of its strengths: reviews speak of over ten hours on skin, with a strong sillage in the first hours. On clothes it can remain noticeable for days.
Product Information
- Brand
- Kajal Perfumes Paris
- Name
- Yasmina
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Size
- 100 ml
- Olfactory family
- Leather Spicy
- Launch year
- 2018
- Made in
- France
