kai* - kai* rose perfume oil

In their October 2017 issue, Glamour magazine named kai* (“kai”) rose perfume oil as a “Best Fragrance for Fall 2017” for Virgos.  They describe kai as “that familiar rose scent but with a woody twist”.  Since I am a Virgo, I thought it was coincidental that I had a sample from Beautyhabit to try.

kai is a floral fragrance; rose lovers take note.  It opens with a stunning rose accord that is reminiscent of an intense blooming rose.  The note is singular and simply soars.  Very subtlety I begin to get notes of gardenia and white florals supporting the rose.  It feels much like a spring bouquet.  Glamour mentioned a woody twist and while there are no woody notes listed, there is a woody quality about the drydown.  By no means does this become a woody fragrance but instead there is a richness and complexity that surpasses that of a simple floral.

kai has an exceptional wear time of 10 hours on me with moderate to light projection.

Notes: rose absolute, gardenia, white florals

Perfumer: Gaye Straza

Paraben, sulfate, phthalate, phosphate & gluten free
Cruelty free
Vegan

Credit for pic to Glamour Magazine