Adored for richness and depth, Kayali fragrances have built a loyal following, despite steep prices. Here, we share our favourite dupes for the luxury scents.
Co-founded by beauty moguls Huda and Mona Kattan, Kayali is known for its range of rich, sweet and sensual fragrances, designed to be layered.
Mona Kattan is a self-confessed perfume addict and owns over 3,000 bottles, so it comes as no surprise that she’s built a brand with such a cult following.
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Kayali’s 50ml bottles start at £80 on Cult Beauty. While this isn’t unheard of in the realm of luxury perfumes, you can find a comparable scent for drastically less with these Kayali dupes.
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Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato (£80 for 50ml) vs Lacura Pistachio (£5.99 for 50ml)
Fragrance notes: bergamot, pistachio, hazelnut, gourmand, cocoa, jasmine, raspberry
Those familiar with Dubai Bling — the Netflix reality show that Mona regularly appears on — will have likely seen the launch of Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato, which combines its nutty notes with bergamot.
Matching the earthy, gourmand tones of the original is Aldi’s own brand, Lacura’s, Pistachio Eau de Parfum.
If you don’t live close to an Aldi, M&S’s Sweet Pistachio Eau de Toilette boasts similar notes and is only £10.
Kayali Vanilla 28 (£80 for 50ml) vs Elysia Vanilla (£19 for 100ml)
Fragrance notes: vanilla, gourmand, sweet, brown sugar, tonka, creamy jasmine, musk, patchouli
Widely known as one of Kayali’s most popular fragrances, Kayali Vanilla 28 is a dream, and perfect to layer with other scents.
This is a vanilla perfume like you’ve never smelt before. It’s sweet, but thanks to the musk notes, still has enough depth to feel like a ‘grown-up’ fragrance. The Elysia Vanilla Eau De Parfum is a great dupe, though slightly sweeter.
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Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow (£80 for 50ml) vs Paris Corner Marshmallow Blush (£33.90 for 100ml)
Fragrance notes: gourmand floral, pink marshmallow, strawberry, coconut flakes, whipped vanilla, raspberry sugar, pink musk, apple, freesia, nectarine blossom
Kayali Yum Boujee Marshmallow smells just like its name suggests it does — sweet but light. This is an ideal daytime fragrance to be layered with something deeper, like Vanilla 28, for the evening.
Get the scent for less with the Paris Corner’s Marshmallow Blush, which pairs the sweetness of marshmallow with delightful fruity notes.
Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee (£80 for 50ml) vs Paris Corner Khair Fusion (£23.60 for 100ml)
Fragrance notes: blackcurrant, sparkling lychee, candied violet, floral
Kayali’s perfumes are extremely potent, so a little goes a long way, and Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee is no different.
Paris Fusion’s Khair Fusion Eau de Parfum has the same fruity, floral notes, merged with a layer of musk.
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Kayali Utopia Vanilla Coco (£80 for 50ml) vs Phlur Vanilla Body Mist (£25 for 89ml)
Fragrance notes: warm floral, coconut, vanilla bourbon, sandalwood, tuberose, jasmine, gardenia, honeysuckle, pear blossom, Italian lemon, ambrette, patchouli
Kayali Utopia’s sweet top notes paired with florals and topped with creamy coconut certainly make for a unique signature scent.
For a near identical dupe, Phlur’s Vanilla Skin Body Mist is a beautifully sweet fragrance with fiery undertones of pink pepper.
For those looking to try their hand at layering, the Gisou Honey-Infused Hair Perfume has more of those floral tones, complemented by a creamy honey layer.
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