Almaz, the Arabic word for diamonds, are renowned not only for their beauty, but also for their timelessness as they withstand millions of years of immense pressure in their formation. This EdP references the indestructible nature of diamonds with a powerful blackcurrant-led bouquet. Juiciness is enhanced with raspberry, while powdery heliotrope and musk add padding to the cushiony feel. The ambered base, redolent with vanilla and brown sugar, offsets blackcurrant’s tartness.
The jewelled bottle incorporates a poem composed by Elen Jeres Ayoub, portrayed in Eastern Kufic calligraphy. The words have been meticulously placed so that the vertical lines create eight zones on the bottle, representing the lunar phases in each lunar calendar month to represent the passage of time.
The seasons and their times
And pressures and their effects,
Bear Diamonds as their fruit.
-Elen Jeres Ayoub
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Almaz suits a close, animated setting where its fruit and powder can move in the air without feeling heavy: a room with conversation, warm skin, and a little distance between people. It projects a glossy, flirtatious brightness that reads polished rather than quiet, with a soft trail that lingers after the first vivid burst.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where the blackcurrant and raspberry stay juicy and the powdery floral heart can breathe. Two to four sprays is usually enough, since the scent has strong presence; on skin it turns creamy and ambery, while in air it keeps a bright fruity lift with a soft, musky finish.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like fruity fragrances with a plush, powdery texture and a confident, noticeable trail. It will appeal to those who enjoy blackcurrant, raspberry, iris and vanilla in a composition that feels glossy, modern and slightly flirtatious rather than sheer or minimalist.
Release year
2022
The nose
Rania Jouaneh is known for composing rich, sensual fragrances with a strong emotional charge and polished diffusion. Her work often balances fruit, florals and warm woods or ambers, giving her perfumes a vivid, textured presence rather than a delicate blur. For Almaz, she shapes the blackcurrant-led opening into something juicy and luminous, then cushions it with heliotrope, iris and vanilla so the fragrance feels both radiant and soft. The result fits her style well: expressive, glamorous and built with a clear sense of volume.
Collaborators
Founder Moe Khalef appears to have guided the house’s creative direction, with Kajal’s emphasis on craftsmanship, symbolism and high-quality materials shaping the fragrance’s presentation and identity. The bottle concept was designed by architect Omar Ayoub, while the poem and calligraphy by Elen Jeres Ayoub give the release its literary and visual signature.
Kajal’s story
Kajal builds fragrances as ornate objects of storytelling, drawing on gemstones, geometry, Eastern motifs and a strong sense of craft. The house favors rich materials and symbolic design over mass-market spectacle, giving each release a polished, collectible character.
Almaz’s concept
Almaz takes its name from the Arabic word for diamonds and translates that image into scent: beauty formed under pressure, then revealed with brilliance. The fragrance was launched in 2022 as part of Kajal’s Classic collection, with a bottle concept that echoes diamond facets, lunar cycles and the passage of time through poetry and calligraphy.
Extra info
The bottle carries a poem by Elen Jeres Ayoub in Eastern Kufic calligraphy, arranged so the vertical lines create eight zones representing lunar phases. The flacon design was developed by architect Omar Ayoub and finished with a faceted, jewel-like presentation that reinforces the diamond theme.
Almaz, the Arabic word for diamonds, are renowned not only for their beauty, but also for their timelessness as they withstand millions of years of immense pressure in their formation. This EdP references the indestructible nature of diamonds with a powerful blackcurrant-led bouquet. Juiciness is enhanced with raspberry, while powdery heliotrope and musk add padding to the cushiony feel. The ambered base, redolent with vanilla and brown sugar, offsets blackcurrant’s tartness.
The jewelled bottle incorporates a poem composed by Elen Jeres Ayoub, portrayed in Eastern Kufic calligraphy. The words have been meticulously placed so that the vertical lines create eight zones on the bottle, representing the lunar phases in each lunar calendar month to represent the passage of time.
The seasons and their times
And pressures and their effects,
Bear Diamonds as their fruit.
-Elen Jeres Ayoub
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
Almaz suits a close, animated setting where its fruit and powder can move in the air without feeling heavy: a room with conversation, warm skin, and a little distance between people. It projects a glossy, flirtatious brightness that reads polished rather than quiet, with a soft trail that lingers after the first vivid burst.
How to wear
Best in mild to warm weather, where the blackcurrant and raspberry stay juicy and the powdery floral heart can breathe. Two to four sprays is usually enough, since the scent has strong presence; on skin it turns creamy and ambery, while in air it keeps a bright fruity lift with a soft, musky finish.
Who it’s for
For wearers who like fruity fragrances with a plush, powdery texture and a confident, noticeable trail. It will appeal to those who enjoy blackcurrant, raspberry, iris and vanilla in a composition that feels glossy, modern and slightly flirtatious rather than sheer or minimalist.
Release year
2022
The nose
Rania Jouaneh is known for composing rich, sensual fragrances with a strong emotional charge and polished diffusion. Her work often balances fruit, florals and warm woods or ambers, giving her perfumes a vivid, textured presence rather than a delicate blur. For Almaz, she shapes the blackcurrant-led opening into something juicy and luminous, then cushions it with heliotrope, iris and vanilla so the fragrance feels both radiant and soft. The result fits her style well: expressive, glamorous and built with a clear sense of volume.
Collaborators
Founder Moe Khalef appears to have guided the house’s creative direction, with Kajal’s emphasis on craftsmanship, symbolism and high-quality materials shaping the fragrance’s presentation and identity. The bottle concept was designed by architect Omar Ayoub, while the poem and calligraphy by Elen Jeres Ayoub give the release its literary and visual signature.
Kajal’s story
Kajal builds fragrances as ornate objects of storytelling, drawing on gemstones, geometry, Eastern motifs and a strong sense of craft. The house favors rich materials and symbolic design over mass-market spectacle, giving each release a polished, collectible character.
Almaz’s concept
Almaz takes its name from the Arabic word for diamonds and translates that image into scent: beauty formed under pressure, then revealed with brilliance. The fragrance was launched in 2022 as part of Kajal’s Classic collection, with a bottle concept that echoes diamond facets, lunar cycles and the passage of time through poetry and calligraphy.
Extra info
The bottle carries a poem by Elen Jeres Ayoub in Eastern Kufic calligraphy, arranged so the vertical lines create eight zones representing lunar phases. The flacon design was developed by architect Omar Ayoub and finished with a faceted, jewel-like presentation that reinforces the diamond theme.