Fruity
Marine
Notesamberbenzoinbergamotcoconutlactonic nuancelily-of-the-valleypineappleviolet
Tags
#beast
#fresh
Style
unisex
Inspired by the iconic cocktail Piña Colada, Kajal Kolada pays homage to escape and blissful pleasure. Kolada starts as it means to go on with a skyscraper pineapple, given an assertive twist by a metallic lily-of-the valley accord. The uneasy alliance of tropical fruit with this mineral floral is fleshed out with creamy coconut milk and amber. A provocative perfume.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Kolada suits an animated late afternoon when conversation is close but the mood is anything but restrained. Its oversized pineapple brightness feels playful; the metallic floral edge keeps the creamy coconut from becoming purely sweet. The presence is exuberant, with a deliberately sharp finish to the tropical fantasy.
How to wear
The bright fruit and coconut suggest warm-weather wear, but this assertive extrait calls for a light hand. Start with one spray on skin and assess before adding more, especially in heat or close quarters. Cooler air offers a useful setting for its creamy amber side without amplifying the sweetness.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vivid tropical fruit and creamy coconut who want more contrast than a straightforward gourmand. Kolada particularly suits tastes that welcome a metallic floral edge, substantial presence and the tension between fresh brightness and warm sweetness.
Release year
2025
The nose
Toni Cabal created Kolada around pineapple and coconut, balancing bright fruit against gourmand richness. He identifies Italian bergamot as a signature ingredient in his work; here, it lends citrus lift to the tropical opening. His approach to Kolada focused on making coconut feel harmonious rather than overpowering or synthetic.
Collaborators
Kajal co-founder and creative director Moe Khalaf designed Kolada’s bottle and cap after visiting an immersive digital-art experience in Dubai. He selected the presentation’s colors to convey the fragrance’s uplifting character.
Kajal’s story
Kajal connects perfumery with inner beauty and Arab-world artistry. Its identity draws on the idea of khajal—grace, humility and honor—and on interlacing geometric forms. The house’s eight-pointed-star cap expresses its ideals of balance, harmony and craftsmanship.
Kolada’s concept
Kolada began with Cabal’s imagined tropical escape: white sand, turquoise water and sunlight on skin. Pineapple and coconut formed the starting point, with the central challenge being to preserve coconut’s creaminess without letting it overwhelm the composition. Beyond the piña colada reference, the creative brief emphasized gratitude and appreciation of everyday pleasures.
Extra info
Despite its piña colada inspiration, Kolada has no rum accord in its official note pyramid. Kajal’s symbolic narrative links pineapple with prosperity and friendship, lily-of-the-valley with luck and love, and coconut with unity of body, mind and spirit.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Boozy FumesWear-To-Scare
Notesamberbenzoinbergamotcoconutlactonic nuancelily-of-the-valleypineappleviolet
Tags
#beast
#fresh
Style
unisex
Inspired by the iconic cocktail Piña Colada, Kajal Kolada pays homage to escape and blissful pleasure. Kolada starts as it means to go on with a skyscraper pineapple, given an assertive twist by a metallic lily-of-the valley accord. The uneasy alliance of tropical fruit with this mineral floral is fleshed out with creamy coconut milk and amber. A provocative perfume.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Kolada suits an animated late afternoon when conversation is close but the mood is anything but restrained. Its oversized pineapple brightness feels playful; the metallic floral edge keeps the creamy coconut from becoming purely sweet. The presence is exuberant, with a deliberately sharp finish to the tropical fantasy.
How to wear
The bright fruit and coconut suggest warm-weather wear, but this assertive extrait calls for a light hand. Start with one spray on skin and assess before adding more, especially in heat or close quarters. Cooler air offers a useful setting for its creamy amber side without amplifying the sweetness.
Who it’s for
For lovers of vivid tropical fruit and creamy coconut who want more contrast than a straightforward gourmand. Kolada particularly suits tastes that welcome a metallic floral edge, substantial presence and the tension between fresh brightness and warm sweetness.
Release year
2025
The nose
Toni Cabal created Kolada around pineapple and coconut, balancing bright fruit against gourmand richness. He identifies Italian bergamot as a signature ingredient in his work; here, it lends citrus lift to the tropical opening. His approach to Kolada focused on making coconut feel harmonious rather than overpowering or synthetic.
Collaborators
Kajal co-founder and creative director Moe Khalaf designed Kolada’s bottle and cap after visiting an immersive digital-art experience in Dubai. He selected the presentation’s colors to convey the fragrance’s uplifting character.
Kajal’s story
Kajal connects perfumery with inner beauty and Arab-world artistry. Its identity draws on the idea of khajal—grace, humility and honor—and on interlacing geometric forms. The house’s eight-pointed-star cap expresses its ideals of balance, harmony and craftsmanship.
Kolada’s concept
Kolada began with Cabal’s imagined tropical escape: white sand, turquoise water and sunlight on skin. Pineapple and coconut formed the starting point, with the central challenge being to preserve coconut’s creaminess without letting it overwhelm the composition. Beyond the piña colada reference, the creative brief emphasized gratitude and appreciation of everyday pleasures.
Extra info
Despite its piña colada inspiration, Kolada has no rum accord in its official note pyramid. Kajal’s symbolic narrative links pineapple with prosperity and friendship, lily-of-the-valley with luck and love, and coconut with unity of body, mind and spirit.
Featured in edits and sample packs
Boozy FumesWear-To-Scare