Find Your Light: the Kayali Freedom Musk Collection
Okay, picture this — a whole collection where musk takes center stage… but not just in one way. The KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection shows off musk in four totally different personalities. From soft, airy florals to warm, cozy gourmand vibes, each fragrance has its own character. Bouquet 27, Santal 34, Matcha 45, and Latte 41 let you explore all sides of musk — whether you’re drawn to floral elegance, woody warmth, fresh green notes, or café-inspired gourmand sweetness.
- Bouquet 27: dreamy, elegant, and floral — perfect for fans of soft, radiant scents.
- Santal 34: velvety, sensual, and woody — cozy sophistication for any occasion.
- Matcha 45: earthy, sweet, and comforting — a modern twist on green freshness.
- Latte 41: warm, bold, café-inspired gourmand — indulgent and inviting.
The whole idea? Freedom. The freedom to be you. To play, to layer, to change your mood whenever you feel like it. It’s all about expressing yourself and letting your light shine.
Whether you love floral elegance, woody warmth, green-sweet freshness, or dessert-inspired gourmand vibes, there’s a “freedom” musk for you. And the fun part? You can wear them on their own or experiment with layering to create your own unique signature scent.
Each fragrance comes dressed in that chic matte nude bottle — you know, the one with KAYALI’s signature diamond cap (a little wink to Middle Eastern perfume heritage). And each one has a number, showing just how many times Mona tweaked and perfected the formula before it felt just right.
Alright, ready? Let’s dive in and explore each scent!
FAQ – KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection
Q: What is the KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection?
A: The KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection is a set of four unique musk-centric fragrances — Bouquet 27, Santal 34, Matcha 45, and Latte 41. Each fragrance explores a different personality of musk, from soft florals to woody warmth, green-sweet freshness, and dessert-gourmand vibes. The collection celebrates freedom, self-expression, and playful layering.
Q: Which fragrance is best for layering?
A: All four fragrances are designed to be layered, so it depends on the mood you want to create. For a soft, elegant daytime vibe, start with Bouquet 27. For warmth and cozy richness, Santal 34 or Latte 41 works beautifully. If you’re feeling adventurous and curious, Matcha 45 adds an earthy, sweet twist. Pairing them with each other or with other KAYALI scents lets you craft your own signature combination.
Q: Who are the perfumers behind the KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection?
A: Each fragrance was created by a talented perfumer:
- Bouquet 27: Nathalie Lorson
- Santal 34: Hamid Merati-Kashan
- Matcha 45: Alexis Grugeon
- Latte 41: Florian Gallo
Q: What makes these fragrances special?
A: The Freedom Musk Collection celebrates the many sides of musk in modern, wearable ways. Each fragrance has a signature number representing the number of formulation iterations, ensuring a perfected, luxurious scent experience.
KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection – Bouquet | 27
Vibe: Soft floral musk, luminous and dreamy.
Perfume Notes:
- Top: Solar Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Pink Pepper
- Middle: Turkish Rose, Vanilla Musk, Ambrette
- Base: Sandalwood, KAYALI Signature Accord, Vetiver, Praline
What to expect: A radiant opening with jasmine and ylang-ylang that feels like a sun-kissed bouquet. Then the soft vanilla musk and rose wrap you up, anchored by creamy woods and a whisper of praline sweetness. If you’re a lover of soft elegance with a touch of luxury, this is your fragrance.
What Mona Kattan said about the scent:
“This scent is dreamy, floral, and powerful. It’s deeply nostalgic for me; it reminds me of my childhood when everything smelled like fresh flowers. It feels soft, feminine, clean, and so fresh, perfect for floral lovers. I’d wear it straight out of the shower, at the start of my day, or even for a romantic picnic; it’s the kind of scent that makes you smell better than the flowers themselves!”
The perfumer behind Bouquet 27: Nathalie Lorson
Number of Iterations: 27
KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection – Santal | 34
Vibe: Velvety, sensual musk wrapped in sandalwood and warmth.
Fragrance Notes:
- Top: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin
- Middle: Sweet Freesia, Soft Lily, Lavender
- Base: Candied Amber, Musk Santal, Vetiver, KAYALI Signature Accord
What to expect: A refined woody-musk that opens with a bright, luminous spark of bergamot, mandarin, and pink pepper — fresh and lively right from the start. Then come the soft florals and a touch of aromatic frankincense to keep things balanced and sophisticated. The base settles into creamy sandalwood and warm vanilla, adding that gorgeous depth and smooth, cozy richness we all love.
What Mona Kattan said about the scent:
“This fragrance is effortlessly elegant, velvety, sensual, and so easy to wear. With hints of soft florals, warm amber, and creamy musk, it carries a gentle sophistication that feels perfect for any time of the day, a timeless scent you’ll always want to return to.”
Nose behind the scent: Hamid Merati-Kashan
Iterations: 34
KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection – Matcha | 45
Vibe: Sweet, earthy and quietly comforting — a new musk direction.
Perfume Notes:
- Top Notes: Matcha, Bergamot, Mate, Green Apple
- Middle Notes: Oat Milk, Praline, Coffee, Vanilla
- Base Note: Sandalwood, Sweet Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver, Kayali Signature Accord
What to expect: A comforting, earthy scent with a sweet little edge. It opens with a fresh, lively burst of matcha, maté, and bergamot, then melts into a creamy heart of oat milk, warm vanilla, and caramelized praline. The dry-down features soft KAYALI signature musk, sensual sandalwood, and a touch of sweetness.
What Mona Kattan said about the scent:
“This fragrance was created for true matcha lovers to indulge in, but also for anyone curious enough to explore and fall in love with something unexpected. From the very first spritz, it evokes a feeling of calm, comfort, and curiosity. It opens fresh, green, and earthy, like that first sip of warm matcha in the morning, then melts into something soft, sweet, and soul – soothing. We added our signature KAYALI twist to make the dry down deliciously addictive, leaving a warm, comforting trail that lingers beautifully.”
The perfumer behind Matcha 45: Alexis Grugeon
Iterations: 45
KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection – Latte | 41
Vibe: Warm, inviting, bold — a cozy café moment bottled.
Perfume Notes:
- Top Notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Cinnamon
- Middle Notes: Caffé Latte, Turkish Rose, Lavender, Cypriol
- Base Notes: Sandalwood, Chocolate Musk, Cedarwood, KAYALI Signature Accord
What to expect: This one’s a bold, inviting café vibe in a bottle. It opens with a lively burst of mandarin, spiced cinnamon, and pink pepper, then melts into a rich, velvety heart of café latte with a hint of romantic lavender. The base wraps it all up with the signature KAYALI accord, smooth cedarwood, and chocolatey musk — cozy, indulgent, and completely irresistible.
What Mona Kattan said about the scent:
“This scent is warm, bold, and beautifully unexpected. Inspired by that first sip of your favorite latte, it’s a deliciously cozy fragrance that wraps you in a cloud of comfort. There’s something so cocooning about it, like stepping into your favorite café on a quiet morning.”
Perfumer: Florian Gallo
Iterations: 41
How to Wear the Kayali Freedom Musk Perfumes
- Because these are all musk-centric and designed to layer, you can wear each on its own or pair them with other KAYALI scents for a bespoke blend.
- Prep your skin: using a fragrance-free or lightly scented body balm helps anchor the scent and boost longevity.
- Pulse points + clothes: spray inside wrists, behind knees, nape of neck, maybe a light mist over hair or scarf for diffusion.
Layering tips of KAYALI Freedom Musk Collection
- For example: wear Bouquet 27 alone for daytime elegance; or pair Latte 41 over a basic vanilla or soft skin scent for depth.
- Consider weather and mood: Santal 34 and Latte 41 lean more evening/colder weather; Bouquet 27 and Matcha 45 more airy/daytime.
- Musk Bouquet 27 can be layered with: Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81, Freedom Musk Santal | 34, Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud | 30
- Musk Santal 34 can be layered with: Yum Boujee Marshmallow | 81, Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33, Vanilla | 28
- Musk Matcha 45 can be layered with: Eden Sparkling Lychee | 39, Oudgasm Chocolate Oud | 11, Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33
- Musk Latte can be layered with: Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33, Oudgasm Vanilla Oud | 36, Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud | 30
If you enjoy rose perfumes, you might also like our review of Kayali Chocolate Oud – a gourmand fragrance you’ll love.
Final thoughts
The Freedom Musk collection? Honestly, it’s such a smart move by KAYALI. They’ve taken musk — a note with so much history — and given it four totally modern personalities. Floral, woody, green-sweet, dessert-gourmand… there’s a “freedom” version for pretty much every mood. My advice? Start with whichever vibe speaks to you the most, and then maybe pick a second one for layering when you feel like switching things up.
All opinions are my own — this is not a sponsored post.
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