Michelyn and Moe Khalaf of Kajal at Esxence 2024 with Kajal ÄICAN (photo by Amber Jobin)
One of the busiest of the 350 plus booths at Esxence 2024 was Kajal’s. I was fortunate to have some time to speak with founder Moe Khalaf about ÄICAN, pronounced “I can,” which includes positive affirmation cards in the box as well as samples of Lamar and Masa in a wood stand.
Kajal ÄICAN affirmation cards with the sample box courtesy of the brand
Michelyn: Please tell our readers and viewers about why you included affirmation cards with the perfume?
Moe Khalaf: We have always believed in positivity, treating everyone with respect and modesty as our core values. In the creation of Kajal ÄICAN this quickly became a topic that we wanted to include and share with everyone, especially when the name very much reminded of us of “I Can” … We all have the choice to embrace a new beginning and to shine once again, revealing the magnificence that has always resided within us. ÄICAN was crafted from a passionate belief in the transformative power of optimism. It embodies an ardent aspiration to capture the revitalizing vibrancy of positive energy into a fragrance.“
Photo of Huseyin Erdogmus, Ozge Erdogmus Altinel and Gokhan Simsek EPS Fragrances courtesy of Kajal
Michelyn: Who are the perfumers?
Moe Khalaf: Kajal ÄICAN is a collaboration between three experts in the fragrance oil industry:
Huseyin Erdogmus, a Chemical Engineer from Turkey, founded EPS Fragrances and became a renowned Perfumer. With his expertise in natural oils and patented techniques, he became a leader not only among Turkish producers but also at the global forefront of the fragrance oil industry.
Ozge Erdogmus Altinel, daughter of Huseyin, was immersed in fragrance from childhood, pursued chemistry, and trained under master perfumers. She became a Jr. Perfumer at EPS.
Gokhan Simsek, inspired by his Aegean roots, honed his chemistry skills and joined EPS as a trainee. He quickly climbed up within the organization to become an acclaimed global fragrance perfumer.
Thank you, Moe Khalaf, Jo and Nathalie for your graciousness and kindness. We wish you and Kevin Mathys of CPL Aromas the best of luck in the upcoming Art and Olfaction Awards for Kajal IV June 7th in Lisbon –Michelyn Camen, Editor-in-Chief
Disclosure: Steven and Michelyn were gifted ÄICAN
TOP NOTES: Mandarin, passion fruit, pineapple; HEART NOTES: Black pepper, jasmine, ginger; BASE NOTES: Vanilla, patchouli, sandalwood, vetiver, pralines, amber, musk
Kajal ÄICAN courtesy of the brand
Thanks to the generosity of Kajal Perfumes and Moe Khalaf we have a100 ml bottle of Kajal ÄICAN for one registered reader in the USA, EU, UK. You must be a registered ÇaFleureBon reader and Redolessence subscriber in the countries above (if you are not sure if you are registered click here (you must register on our site or your entry will be invalid).
To be eligible please leave a comment ON THIS SITE with what you enjoyed about BOTH STEVEN’S VIDEO OF KAJAL ÄICAN AND MOE KHALAF’S/MICHELYN’S INTRODUCTION and where you live. Draw closes 5/22/2024 and will be. Do you have a positive affirmation, what can you do? Draw closes 5/22/2024 and will be announced within a week or two after.
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