Almaz evokes a beauty so enchanting it has enraptured people for centuries. A clarity so pure, one glimpse is enough to mesmerise. Created by Rania Jouaneh in 2022, Almaz is Kajal's answer to the fruity oriental genre, and it delivers with conviction.
The opening is a burst of dark fruit. Bergamot and blackcurrant create a juicy, slightly tart introduction that immediately draws you in. There is a richness and depth to the opening that signals this is not a lightweight fruity fragrance. This has substance.
The heart develops into a sweet, powdery core of raspberry, flower notes, and heliotrope. Heliotrope adds a distinctive almond-like, powdery quality that gives Almaz its signature character. It is sweet without being cloying, warm without being heavy, and feminine without being delicate.
The base is where Almaz settles into a long, warm embrace. Musk, wood notes, vanilla, amber, and brown sugar create a comforting, gourmand-adjacent dry down that clings to skin for eight to twelve hours. Sillage is moderate to heavy, making Almaz a genuine presence in any room.
This is an autumn and winter fragrance that works beautifully for evening outings, date nights, and casual social gatherings. For anyone who loves berry and vanilla combinations but has outgrown mainstream offerings, Almaz represents the niche upgrade they have been looking for. Available exclusively in Australia at Khrisha Perfumery.