Reimagining Oud: KAYALI’s New Gourmand Fragrances Shake Up Tradition
The modern Middle Eastern fragrance house KAY ALI, founded by Mona Kattan, expands its beloved “Oudgasm Collection” with two bold new scents: Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11 Eau de Parfum Intense and Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud | 30 Eau de Parfum Intense. Each fragrance reimagines oud—one of perfumery’s most precious ingredients—through unexpected, irresistible expressions: rich and decadent, soft and sensual.
Tempting fragrance lovers with a gourmand twist, these new additions expand the collection’s appeal, adding layers of richness and intrigue to every wear. Oudgasm Chocolate has a rich, cocoa-infused base, envelops the senses in a warm, addictive embrace, while Oudgasm Milky Musk offers a softer, more sensual take on oud, blending creamy notes with a bright, skin-like warmth.
“Oudgasm is all about sensuality, individuality, and storytelling through scent. With Chocolate Oud and Milky Musk Oud, I wanted to show the full spectrum of oud—its ability to be both wild and warm, sweet and seductive, comforting and captivating. These two new juices are major steps in building the Oudgasm world with bold, unforgettable expressions that push boundaries and invite play. We want to continue redefining what oud can be, for every mood, every layer, and every story,” says Mona Kattan.
Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11
- Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody
- Key Notes: Spiced Rum, Caramel Apple, Chocolate Oud, with a heart of orris, jasmine, and incense.
- Base Notes: Dark cocoa, sandalwood, cashmere wood, and KAYALI signature accord.
- Perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani of dsm-firmenich shares: “Chocolate Oud | 11 combines the sensuality of oud with the indulgence of chocolate—a daring, addictive pairing. We wanted something elegant yet easy to wear, with textured notes from maté to cocoa that feel rich but approachable”.
Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud 30
- Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody.
- Key Notes: Pink Pepper, Strawberry Cream, Milky Musk.
- Heart Notes: Incense, Sandalwood.
- Base Notes: Tonka bean, silver oud with KAYALI signature accord.
- Perfumer Ilias Ermenidis of dsm-firmenich adds: “Milky Musk Oud | 30 is oud at its most intimate—creamy, cocooning, and softly radiant. The lactonic, musky blend is enriched with a playful strawberry note and deepened with incense and silver oud, giving it a clean yet sensual character”.
I’ve tried them both and Oudgasm Milky Musk definitely has my heart! It smells so delicious and will never go out of style regardless of the season. If you’re looking for the perfect fall scent, you have to give Oudgasm Chocolate a try for its rich and deep chocolatey scent! We want to know if you’ve tried the newest KAY ALI scents yet and if so which one is your current go-to!
Writer: Taylor Winter Wilson (@taylorwinter)
Header Artwork: Carlos Graciano (@sadpapi666)
