Ep 356 – “Perfume Princess” Mona Kattan On Kayali’s Meteoric Rise at Sephora, The Secrets to Fragrance Layering and Is Your Signature Scent Overrated?
October 16, 2024
Today we’re welcoming the “Perfume Princess,” Mona Kattan! Mona is a serial entrepreneur, co-founder of Huda Beauty (alongside her sisters Huda and Alya Kattan) and founder of the smash hit fragrance brand, Kayali. Since its 2018 debut, fans like Cardi B flock to Kayali’s mouth-watering, gourmand scents, like Yum Pistachio and their best-selling, Vanilla 28 Eau de Parfum. We find out what’s behind the perfume hype, and why the Dubai Bling cast member is so much more than her lavish image.
Tune in to hear about:
- How Mona tapped into her Middle Eastern roots, and its rich tradition of fragrance wearing, to share the power of perfume with the world
- Why the Kayali owner likens “oud” in perfumery to truffle oil in cuisine – and how to make the luxuriously rich fragrance note work for real life
- How layering unexpected perfume pairings can yield the best results (sparkling lychee and patchouli, anyone?)
- The avid scent collector’s 5,000 fragrance piece perfume library in Dubai – and the *one* that remains her favourite to this day.
- Why Mona proudly considers herself an empath, and how her most vulnerable trait became the rocketfuel to building a global fragrance empire
Mentioned In This Episode
*Some Affiliate Links Below*
- Kayali Vanilla 28
- Kayali Yum Pistachio Gelato 33
- Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum
- Kayali Oudgasm Tobacco Oud 04 Eau de Parfum Intense
- Kayali Eden Sparkling Lychee 39 Eau de Parfum
- M. Micallef Watch Eau De Parfum
- Donna Karan Cashmere Mist Deodorant
- Kayali Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar 42 Eau de Parfum
- Huda Beauty GloWish Bright Light Hydrating Sheer Vegan Concealer
- Huda Beauty #FauxFilter Luminous Matte Buildable Coverage Crease Proof Concealer
*Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.*
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For More Amazing Fragrances, Check Out These Past Episodes!
Ep 136 Huda Kattan, Founder of Huda Beauty
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