Vanilla 28 by KAYALI
Brand: KAYALI
Concentration: EDP
What it smells like
A rich, boozy vanilla wrapped in caramelized brown sugar, warm amber, creamy tonka, and soft woods.
Is Vanilla 28 worth it?
How it smells: Opens with vanilla orchid and jasmine, brown sugar and tonka bean at the heart, then dries down to amber and amberwood.
Scent Score: 89/100 (Great). Lives up to the hype. People talk about it, and it delivers. Performance 89, versatility 87, layerability 93 and value 89, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts all day and into the night. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for evenings and casual days. Layering: Layers easily with most of the catalog. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
Gourmand · Vanilla Amber
EDP · Introduced 2018 · Unisex
Key accords: Vanilla Orchid, Jasmine, Brown sugar, Tonka Bean, Amber, Amberwood
Top Notes
Heart Notes
- Brown sugar
- Tonka Bean
Base Notes
Occasions: Evening, Casual, Date, Special Occasion
Seasons: Fall, Winter, Spring
Fragrance overview
Vanilla 28 by KAYALI belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A rich, boozy vanilla wrapped in caramelized brown sugar, warm amber, creamy tonka, and soft woods. Vanilla 28 opens with Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine. The heart brings Brown sugar and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Amber, Amberwood, Musk, and Patchouli.
How to wear Vanilla 28
On skin, Vanilla 28 by KAYALI has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall, winter, and spring. Reach for it for evening, casual, date, and special occasion. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Vanilla 28 opens with Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine.
The heart brings Brown sugar and Tonka Bean.
It dries down to Amber, Amberwood, Musk, and Patchouli.
What to layer with Vanilla 28
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and patchouli.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel
Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, musk, and patchouli.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flowerbomb on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Flowerbomb
Fahrenheit by Dior
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine, tonka bean, and amber.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Fahrenheit on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Fahrenheit
Beautiful by Estée Lauder
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and amber.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Beautiful on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Beautiful
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share amberwood and musk.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnolia Nobile on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Pairings to approach with care
Un Jardin sur le Nil by Hermès
Not Recommended · 30/99
Vanilla 28 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Un Jardin sur le Nil brings a fresh contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Un Jardin sur le Nil on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Un Jardin sur le Nil
Bigarade Concentrée by Frédéric Malle
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 31/99
Vanilla 28 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Bigarade Concentrée brings a citrus contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bigarade Concentrée on top for citrus lift.
Ratio: 1 spray Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Bigarade Concentrée
Related fragrances and why
- Bleu de Chanel by ChanelTrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include jasmine and patchouli.
- Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf — Both include jasmine, musk, and patchouli.
- Fahrenheit by Dior — Both include jasmine, tonka bean, and amber.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Vanilla 28?
Vanilla 28 opens with Vanilla Orchid and Jasmine. The heart brings Brown sugar and Tonka Bean. It dries down to Amber, Amberwood, Musk, and Patchouli.
How long does Vanilla 28 last, and how strong is it?
Vanilla 28 by KAYALI has excellent longevity, strong projection, an intensity of 8/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Vanilla 28?
It's best in fall, winter, and spring. It suits evening, casual, date, and special occasion.
What layers well with Vanilla 28?
Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share jasmine and patchouli. Apply Vanilla 28 first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Vanilla 28 : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.
Reviewed alternatives
- Woody Vanilla by Dossier — Dossier sells Woody Vanilla as its own impression of Kayali Vanilla 28. They share jasmine, brown sugar, patchouli and tonka bean.
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