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KAYALI

Vanilla | 28 (EDP)

2018

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2018

Vanilla | 28 (Original Release)

Price Range
$25 – $150

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"Vanilla | 28 is a warm gourmand-amber fragrance centered on rich vanilla, brown sugar, tonka, and musky amber depth. Although marketed around vanilla, its character is not a simple bakery vanilla; reviews consistently describe a more grown, sensual profile with woody, ambery, and slightly patchouli-toned shadows. It was part of KAYALI's debut lineup, alongside Citrus | 08 and Musk | 12, helping establish the brand's layering-first identity. The "28" refers to the number of modifications reportedly required to perfect the formula. The scent is widely appreciated for its addictive sweetness and versatility, whether worn alone or layered with florals, woods, fruits, or deeper gourmand perfumes. Over time, it has become one of the brand's signature releases and a standout in the modern vanilla category."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter
Spring

Ideal Weather

Cold
Mild
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Alluring
Warm
Sensual
Luxurious
Confident

Occasions

Date
Night Out
Dinner
Party
Daily Use

Fun Facts

The number "28" refers to the 28 formula modifications it reportedly took to finalize the scent.

Vanilla | 28 was part of KAYALI's original launch trio, alongside Citrus | 08 and Musk | 12.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SweetFloralFreshGourmandSpicyOrientalWoodyPowdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

vanilla orchid
jasmine
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

brown sugar
tonka bean
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

amber
amberwood
musk
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“Reviews broadly describe Vanilla | 28 as a warm, addictive amber-vanilla with brown sugar sweetness rather than a purely airy or bakery-style vanilla. Many users praise its layering versatility and refined balance of sweetness, musk, and woods, with some calling it a signature-worthy scent. Performance feedback is mixed but leans positive, with several reviewers reporting strong wear while others find it softer or highly skin-chemistry dependent. A recurring critique is that the amber, musk, and patchouli facets can overshadow the vanilla for those expecting a straightforward dessert scent.”

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