Äican by Kajal

The opening is a bit strong, almost like I’m being fumigated; it smells good but leaves me feeling weird. The drydown is identical to Ingenious Ginger but better. It’s a beast mode perfume, but it’s not for me; it’s a shame because I bought the bottle. Lesson learned: never buy blind.

Dahab marks the beginning of a niche house that, in my opinion, does fruit fragrances best: unique, exotic, and well-rounded. Äican is a more potent version of Dahab with bolder nuances; both feature passion fruit as the star, but they aren’t clones. Äican lacks a strong musk, goes sweet-and-sour, and dries down with more vanilla notes. Looking for something top-tier for summer parties? They project incredibly well. Along with Almaz, Lamar, or Ruby, they make sure you’re noticed. They denote class, blending Western and Middle Eastern cultures. It’s one of the best

Okay, after months, I finally got my Äican. I didn’t want to buy blind because it happened with Masa and I didn’t like it. Obsessed with Almaz, I thought the next Kajal release would be my style, but I tried this one first. I didn’t like the opening and set it aside to try others. Minutes later, smelling the blotter papers with a coffee in hand, it became my absolute favorite. Juicy fruity drydown, Almaz style but less piercing. I detect peach, even though it’s not listed. Passion fruit, pineapple, and ginger dominate. Quite musky, but it’s NOT an Erba Pura; it doesn’t have that strong Xerjoff musk. Maybe the opening reminds you of it, but it’s not the same. Moderate longevity, 5-6 hours on skin and longer on clothes. Not at the level of Lamar or Almaz, but it’s decent. I love fruity scents and this one is juicy. I’ve worn it for 4 days; hoping it improves with time.

After trying beautiful launches like Lamar, Dahab, Mara, and Almaz, I was expecting something original that would blow my mind, but I’m disappointed. Gentlemen, this is an inspiration for Erba Gold. I won’t deny that I like it; it’s lovely and has differences: it doesn’t have that scandalous Xerjoff musk; here it’s more contained. The fruity part shines a lot; it’s juicy. But in the opening and trail, it smells like Erba Gold; in the drydown, it separates a bit, becoming more fruity, sweet, and creamy thanks to the sandalwood and praline. In terms of composition, it’s more wearable than Erba Gold. It’s usable all year and isn’t invasive. But it’s an excessively cloned scent. I like it a lot, but I already have Erba Gold; for performance, I carry Äican everywhere and save Erba Gold for special occasions. Update 1: 2 hours after the drydown, we’re already moving away from Erba Gold. Juicy, fruity, powdery phase with vanilla. The musk fades and it sweetens. I’ll wear it all day tomorrow. Erba Gold is still on my mind. Update 2: Macerated for 3 weeks. I admit I was being scandalous at the start. Does it resemble Erba Pura or Gold? A little, only in the opening, a one-hour effect. Then the chocolatey vanilla base of the praline does magic, combined with the juicy fruits that come and go. It’s rich, long-lasting, with moderate trail. It’s not scandalous or cloying; it doesn’t overwhelm my brain. Easy to wear, versatile, daily for all seasons. For nights or formal events, there are other options. Depending on the temperature, sometimes more fruity, other times more powdery. Delicious aroma, top-tier ingredients. My initial annoyance was thinking it was identical to Erba Gold, but that’s gone now. It’s totally different. How unisex is it? For me, in the niche world, it’s quite unisex. Every skin does its magic: juicy, sweet, versatile. And the bottle, ladies and gentlemen, is gorgeous.