Yasmina

“I want, I can, and I know how”—that’s what Yasmina by Kajal is screaming about. This fragrance opens with an incredibly beautiful blend: leathery yet warm cardamom, a little spicy, with delicate touches of rose. It’s a statement of boldness wrapped in elegance, commanding attention from the very first spritz. As Yasmina unfolds, it reveals boozy whiskey notes mingled with the sweetness of jasmine flowers, creating a heart that’s both intoxicating and sensual. This stage is where strength meets seduction—a fearless blend of contrasts that captivates anyone who comes close. When it dries down, the scent softens, becoming irresistibly cozy with the creaminess of vanilla, the nutty richness of tonka beans, and the grounding earthiness of patchouli. It’s a warm, lingering finish that feels like the perfect embrace after a long, eventful day. For me, Yasmina is an oriental, alluring scent that tells the story of a strong, confident woman hiding her vulnerabilities in her irresistible charm. The leather in the opening hints at resilience, a reminder of the battles she’s faced, while the fiery spices reveal her passion and determination. As the fragrance deepens, the whiskey notes speak of bold choices and indulgent moments, softened by the sweet jasmine that unveils her tender side. This is a woman who carries her confidence like armor, but beneath it lies a heart that feels deeply, a soul that craves connection even as it guards itself. In the dry down, the warmth of vanilla and tonka bean reflects her longing for comfort and peace, while the earthy patchouli grounds her, reminding her of her roots and the journey she’s taken. Yasmina isn’t just a fragrance; it’s a story of contrasts : power and softness, fear and courage : seamlessly woven into one unforgettable scent.

Thought it was way too floral at the opening (that was the jasmine) and projection was very big for the first hour. I normally don’t like something too floral and thought it wasn’t something for me. Then the strong floral became weaker after an hour and the soft leather stepped forward became prominent, which I adored it so much. I like floral but just can’t be too strong and I always love leather so the heart of this fragrance just so intoxicating for me. After a while, I started be able to smell the whisky and tonka bean in the background of the soft floral leathery scent. The performance of the heart (mid notes) is very good too. It projects about 2-3 feet for another 3-4 hours after the first hour of the top notes loud projection. Then it started become skin scent at 5-6 hours mark and stayed on my skin for another 5-6 hours. So it has great longevity for a total duration of 10+ hours. Lasts days on clothes. It has the sweetness in it but it doesn’t smell like the vanilla kind of sweetness that I usually smell even it said there is vanilla. I finally picked up a full bottle. I also tried Jihan and Joorie from the Warde collection. I love Joorie as well as it is less floral. I don’t like Jihan because the Rose is just too strong and many othe fragrances out smell so similar to it (like Portrait of a Lady). Not very unique as Yasmina and Joorie. I will get a full bottle of Joorie next.

This is a gorgeous complex fragrance with excellent balance and interplay among the different components. There is a smoky leather, boozy dark spices, a warm tonka-vanilla, a powdery jasmine. They are all so well integrated that it's hard to characterize this as a "leather" or a "floral" fragrance. It is like an obsidian obelisk rising up from the sands of a desert at night, shimmering in the starlight. It is unisex but leaning feminine, mainly for cooler weather, evenings and night.

Ooof the opening scared me, the jasmin, saffron and wiskey blasted me like a floral bazooka , when the dust settled it turnd out Its a realy Nice leather and floral w The wiskey pushing the saffron and rose forward and a sweet grund layer off vanilla and tonka, and enveloped in the powdery ambrace off orris and patchouli, im in awe off The strong opening and this Will for ever haunt me, what a floral beast this is.

My favourite from the Warde collection, Yasmina is all about jasmine and leather. The scent is hypnotising, with a beautiful (non-indolic) jasmine note juxtaposed by slightly boozy grosgrain leather. As with any Kajal fragrance, you get the spices in the background. It is a very unique combination which is, nonetheless, easy to wear. Despite its packaging, the fragrance is unisex.