20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Kayali launches full-size 'Vacay in a Bottle' perfumes
Fans of the discovery set will be excited to get their hands on the full-size 50ml bottles
Sweet, dessert-inspired perfumes have dominated the fragrance scene over the past year, with brands like Tom Ford and Juliette Has a Gun making waves with cherry-drenched blends and syrupy gourmand twists. Among them, Kayali has carved out a reputation for rich, indulgent scents that smell good enough to eat - from its cult-favourite Yum Pistachio Gelato (£107) to the flirtatious Eden Juicy Apple (£98).
Fans of the brand will be thrilled to know that Kayali has just dropped full-size bottles of its ' Vacay in a Bottle ' collection, just in time for summer. Originally released as a discovery set, the four 50ml bottles are now available for £79 each at major retailers including Cult Beauty.
Each fragrance is inspired by an iconic getaway destination: Capri, Marrakesh, Maui, and the Maldives - bringing a different holiday fantasy to any scent wardrobe. Each bottle matches its destination - from ocean blue for Maui to golden sunset tones for Marrakesh - making them just as pretty on the shelf as they are on skin.
Ahead of the launch, I tried Maui in a Bottle, a scent that promises 'sweet banana' vibes. Banana and coconut notes can often be artificial or overwhelming, but this one is light, breezy, and effortlessly tropical.
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As it settles, it melts into an alluring, creamy dry down that feels warm, inviting, and surprisingly refined. In true Kayali fashion, the bottle is as Instagram-worthy as ever - a turquoise gem that evokes crystal-clear oceans and breezy beach days.
The three other scents might tempt fragrance fans if this doesn't sound up their street. Marrakesh in a Bottle Orange Blossom is rich and warm, with pink pepper and Turkish rose to evoke Morocco's spice-filled souks and ornate markets.
Meanwhile, Capri in a Bottle Lemon Sugar has a fresh and sparkling citrus scent with notes of lemon, sugar, freesia, and raspberry. Finally, Maldives in a Bottle Ylang Coco leans into rosemary, wild lemon and starfruit for that fresh-from-the-beach feel.
These launches follow a broader trend from brands like Sol de Janerio and Maison Margiela, which have also embraced sun-inspired scents with gourmand or escapist twists. Sol de Janerio, for instance, has recently relaunched its cult-favourite Cheirosa 39, which sparked a petition with over 3,000 signatures that begged for its return.
Maison Margiela has a whole host of summer fragrances in its Replica collection, all inspired by sunny days and holiday memories. That includes its ever-popular Beach Walks perfume, priced from £60, which is described as a 'bottled memory of sun-kissed salty skin.'
But for those looking to bring that holiday feeling home - or add a new luxe scent to their summer rotation - the Vacay in a Bottle collection comes highly recommended by myself. Each scent is priced at £79 for a 50ml bottle.
