Alujain

Alujain from Kajal, composed by Christian Carbonnel in 2017, is a woody oud fragrance with rose and a soft vanilla finish. Wood is the defining impression for everyone who describes it, while a minority also notice sweetness, musk and flowers.

Agarwood, or oud, sits at the centre, giving a dark, resinous, slightly smoky and medicinal woodiness. Rose adds a velvety floral thread, the classic partner of oud, which softens the darkness and gives it elegance. Guaiac wood contributes a smoky, slightly tar-like smoothness, sandalwood a creamy, milky woodiness, and vetiver a dry, grassy earthiness. As it settles, vanilla brings a gentle sweetness and musk a soft, skin-close warmth that rounds off the woods.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who enjoy oud but prefer it smooth and well-mannered rather than raw. The profile points to autumn and winter, evenings and formal or celebratory occasions, while the vanilla and musk make it comfortable to wear for longer stretches. Those who like rose and oud woods are its likely audience.

Alujain — unisex fragrance by Kajal (released 2017). Notes: Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Musk, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver. — Parfica open fragrance database