KAJAL Kolada (Toni Cabal) 2025 + A Sip of Happiness Giveaway

Kajal Kolada

KAJAL Kolada by Olya Bar.

With their latest launch, Kolada, KAJAL whisks us away to a sun-drenched tropical shore, where the air hums with warmth, the vibe pulses with positivity, and each moment feels like a sip of a perfectly blended piña colada. As a lifelong fan of the iconic cocktail, I find its magic lies in its ability to conjure a beachside escape, no matter where I am. One sip—or, in this case, one spritz—evokes golden sunrays kissing the skin, turquoise waves lapping at ivory sands, and time slowing to a languid, blissful rhythm. Composed by perfumer Toni Cabal, KAJAL Kolada is an olfactory ode to happiness, tranquility, and exoticism, capturing the essence of a tropical paradise while inviting us to embrace gratitude in the everyday.

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Tropical sunset via Unsplash.

Close your eyes and picture a lush, tropical haven: emerald palm leaves sway gently in a balmy breeze, offering respite from the sultry heat. Pristine sands meet shimmering aquamarine waters, blending seamlessly into a cotton-candy sky painted in pastel pinks and blues, as infinite as dreams themselves. This is the sensory world of KAJAL Kolada, inspired by the legendary piña colada—a cocktail that’s a symbol of carefree joy and island serenity. KAJAL, a house rooted in the beauty of kohl and the humility of the Arabic word khajal, infuses this fragrance with a philosophy of presence and gratitude. As their press notes eloquently state, “When we radiate rays of gratitude, we bathe in a boundless ocean of abundance.” Kolada is an invitation to savor the moment, to find paradise in the smallest joys, whether on a distant shore or in the heart of daily life.

Pina Colada via Unsplash.

The opening is a jubilant burst of Italian bergamot, its zesty, citrusy sparkle evoking the first rays of dawn glinting off the ocean, someplace tropical and lush. This is joined by pineapple, succulent and radiant, its juicy sweetness symbolizing prosperity and friendship. The pineapple note is pure, unadulterated joy—like biting into a ripe, sun-warmed fruit, its tanginess cutting through the humid air with a refreshing snap. Subtle fruity notes weave through the opening, adding a playful, tropical vibrancy that feels like laughter carried on a sea breeze.

The heart of KAJAL Kolada blooms with a delicate, floral elegance that softens the exuberant opening. Violet, powdery and subtly sweet, unfurls like petals caught in a gentle wind, its velvety texture evoking the softness of a tropical twilight. Paired with lily of the valley, a flower steeped in symbolism of luck, happiness, and love, the heart notes bring a crystalline freshness, like dewdrops glistening on delicate blooms. This floral duo is ethereal yet grounded, balancing the fruity top notes with a refined tenderness that feels like a whispered promise of serenity.

Kajal Perfumes Kolada

KAJAL Kolada by Olya Bar.

As the extrait de parfum evolves, the base notes reveal its soulful depth, coconut milk, creamy and lush, dominates with a rich, velvety texture that conjures the heart of a piña colada—smooth, indulgent, and evocative of swaying palms. Unlike the overly sweet coconut scents we often see being launched, this note is sophisticated, tempered by the musky warmth of amber, which glows like sunlit sand, and Siamese benzoin, a resinous, vanillic embrace that adds a balsamic depth. Together, these base notes create a lingering trail that’s both sensual and comforting, symbolizing, as KAJAL notes, “the unity of body, mind, and spirit.”

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outer box by Olya Bar

Toni Cabal, a Barcelona-based perfumer with over 20 years of experience, brings his artistry to Kolada, drawing inspiration from a vision of white sands and turquoise seas. His precision shines through, creating a fragrance that’s not a literal piña colada but rather a sophisticated reinterpretation of it, capturing the emotion of a tropical escape. KAJAL ’s signature geometric bottle, designed by co-founder Moe Khalaf, mirrors the scent’s vibrancy with a luminous, colorful palette inspired by a Dubai digital art experience, making it a visual and olfactory treasure worthy of every perfume shelf and fragrance collection.

Notes: Pineapple, Fruity Notes, Bergamot; Violet, Lily of the Valley; Coconut, Amber, Benzoin.

Olya Bar, Editor (all photos by Olya and cannot be reproduced without permission)

Disclaimer: A bottle of KAJAL Kolada was kindly gifted to me by DHub 95, the distributor for KAJAL in North America; but opinions are always my own.

KOLADA by Kajal

KAJAL Kolada by Olya Bar.

Thanks to the generosity of  DHub 95, a distributor of hard to find and artistic niche brands, we have a 100 ml bottle of Kolada for one registered reader that lives in the USA or Canada only. You must register or your entry will not count. To be eligible, please leave a comment saying what sparks your interest based on Olya’s review and where you live. Draw closes 7/23/2025

Also, check out our articles on: KAJAL Ruby, Lamar Noir, KAJAL  Eau de Parfum, KAJAL IV, which was awarded an Art and Olfaction Award, Yasmina; Dahab; Joorie Lamar Caviar, KAJAL Masa and KAJAL  III. Moe Khalaf was Michelyn’s Creative Director of 2024, Äican was a top ten perfume of 2024 for Michelyn and Steven.

Live in the New York City area? Emanuel New York located at 329 West 39th Street is hosting a KAJAL Kolada celebration event where you can meet Founder and Creative Director Moe Khalaf. There will be a gift with purchases, drinks and more. July 24, 2025 6-PM to 9 PM. Open to the public.

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10 comments

  • R2D2 says:

    What interests me most about this fragrance is the idea that it doesn’t try to replicate a piña colada literally, but instead evokes the feeling of one—the mood, the warmth, and the sense of escape. I appreciate that approach in perfumery: translating emotions and experiences into scent without becoming overly gourmand or predictable. The coconut milk note, softened by amber and benzoin, sounds particularly inviting.
    Canada

  • FragranceFrenzyS says:

    Olya’s description of the pineapple note as “pure, unadulterated joy” really caught my attention. So many tropical scents go either too sweet or too synthetic, but this sounds like a carefully balanced, radiant take. The inclusion of violet and lily of the valley to temper the fruitiness is unexpected but makes me curious to see how those transitions play out on skin.

    Canada

  • Lastochka says:

    The way this perfume is described as both grounding and uplifting sun-drenched but serene feels unique. I’m drawn to fragrances that can create that inner sense of calm and joy without overwhelming the senses. Kolada sounds like it might offer a gentle kind of escapism, which I find especially appealing in summer scents.
    canada

  • AromaAdventurer says:

    What sparks my interest most is the contrast between the vibrant tropical opening and the deeper, more contemplative base. I love when a fragrance can shift tone over time, revealing different moods throughout its wear. Coconut milk with amber and benzoin suggests a soft, enveloping drydown that I think I’d reach for often.
    Based in Canada

  • LindenNoir says:

    There’s something really compelling about the idea of “radiating rays of gratitude” through scent. I’ve always viewed fragrance as a daily rituala way to connect with presence and this review makes Kolada sound like it captures that feeling beautifully. The way it builds from bright citrus and fruit to something more soulful and reflective feels meaningful. I am from Canada.

  • Makenziebanister says:

    This has been on my wish list for a while! The pineapple note is a hot topic! Olya just further confirms my suspicions of it being the perfect summer scent! Nothing beats a pina colada in the heat of the summer. To surround yourself in the aroma that is described as sensual and comforting. Something not overtly sweet, Sounds like a winner for the end of summer.

    New Mexico, USA

  • carrie_earle says:

    I really like that Olya touched on this being a sophisticated coconut instead of the overly sweet, fruity, coconut typically found in these types of scents. In the US.

  • EPTrail says:

    It’s a delightful twist of irony, a Spanish perfumer crafting a fragrance around pineapple and coconut, two fruits that wouldn’t survive a day in the rugged heart of Castilla-La Mancha. It’s like composing a flamenco ballad about surfing in Tahiti. LOL. But for me that’s the beauty of perfume because it transcends borders, climates, and botany.

    While the ingredients may not be native, the artistry is unmistakably Iberian. I’ve been enjoying another Spanish fragrance this summer from Spain – Beso Beach Beso Feliz with its juicy notes of cannabis accord, blackcurrant, and jasmine. Pity that house was closed and the lines discontinued earlier this year.

    I’m in the US.

  • Pancake says:

    I’ve heard many good things about Kajal but never got around to trying any of the houses fragrances. I love tropical scents so much because I want to feel like I’m constantly on vacation, this sounds like the ultimate scent for this. The coconut not been over sweet is a huge plus, I’m tired of all the designer scents with the cloying coconuts. Awesome review for what sounds like an awesome scent. USA

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Finally, a piña colada inspired drink that’s not overly sweet or a literal copy. It’s a reinterpretation of the popular drink with some refined materials and the touch of the KAJAL brand to escape to a summer tropical destination. I love coconut milk and that’s how I make my daily smoothies in the morning so I’m very familiar with the creamy and uplifting scent it leaves behind. I can only imagine the trail one will blaze with this one. Thanks to DHub 95 for the generous giveaways and Olya for the kind words. I’m located in the USA.