ABOUT KAYALI PERFUME
Kayali is a luxury fragrance brand founded in 2018 by beauty entrepreneur Mona Kattan. The name “Kayali,” meaning “my imagination” in Arabic, represents creativity, self-expression, and the idea of building a personal scent identity. Inspired by her Middle Eastern heritage, Mona created Kayali to celebrate the traditional art of fragrance layering, allowing people to mix and match perfumes to design a scent that truly reflects their mood and personality.
The brand is known for its high-quality, long-lasting fragrances developed with expert perfumers using carefully selected ingredients. Kayali offers a wide range of scents, from sweet gourmand blends to soft florals and warm oriental notes, all presented in elegant, jewel-like bottles. Today, Kayali has become a globally loved fragrance house, admired for its modern approach to perfumery and its strong focus on individuality and luxury scent layering.
ABOUT MONA KATTAN – KAYALI FOUNDER
Mona Kattan is a well-known Arab-American entrepreneur and a leading name in the global beauty and fragrance industry. She is best recognized as the founder of Kayali, a luxury perfume brand built around creativity, inclusivity, and self-expression. Her vision is to inspire people worldwide by redefining modern fragrances through unique layering concepts and emotional storytelling.
After earning a degree in finance, Mona began her career in investment banking before shifting toward entrepreneurship. In 2009, she launched her own PR and business consultancy, which helped her build strong industry connections and grow her personal brand. Later, in 2012, she co-founded a beauty salon with a close friend, an experience that played an important role in shaping her journey in the beauty world alongside her sisters, including Huda Kattan.
With a deep passion for perfumes, Mona has built a strong global presence and a loyal community of millions of followers across social media. Her work and influence have been featured in leading international publications such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Allure, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, and WWD. She has also been recognized among the most influential women in the Middle East.
Beyond her business success, Mona Kattan is also a mentor, speaker, and active industry leader. She participates in global organizations like The Fragrance Foundation, YPO, and Founders Forum, and continues to shape the future of beauty and fragrance innovation through her work and public appearances.
