Sunshine with a buzz: my take on KAJAL Perfumes Topaz

If a summer cocktail raided my vanity, it would smell a lot like KAJAL Perfumes Topaz. The first spray is flashy in the best way, a sugared orange blossom that glows on the skin, then winks with a cheeky splash of rum. Lime zips through the opening and gives that mouthwatering snap I want when the sun is high and patience is low.

I wore Topaz with bare ankles and a linen shirt that still smelled like last night’s rooftop, and the fragrance brought it all back. That shimmering citrus on top, sticky-sweet petals in the middle, a hush of warmth under it that reads just a bit dangerous. Nothing medicinal, nothing powdery, just a clean line between radiance and indulgence. It is a clever balance, and it does not apologize for being delicious.

On me, the lime firework shoots off fast, then the orange blossom lingers, richer and more confectionary as the hours pass. The rum doesn’t shout. It smolders. Think of a glass that’s been rinsed with spirit rather than doused. Projection starts festive for the first hour, then softens to a warm halo. I got six to seven hours before it settled into a skin-kiss. Your mileage will vary, as always.

Is KAJAL Perfumes playing it safe here? Not quite. Orange blossom often leans pretty or pious. Topaz says pretty can be sticky-fingered and a little tipsy, thank you. It reads unisex, leaning bright on fresh skin and plush on warmer skin. Daytime wear works, but I liked it best at golden hour when its candied side turns sultry.

Who should try it: lovers of citrus that isn’t squeaky clean, fans of boozy florals that stay polished rather than rowdy, anyone who finds joy in sunshine that bites back. Who might bounce off it: strict minimalists or anyone allergic to sugar in their scent wardrobe.

Call it a jewel for party season, or a rebel citrus for late brunch. KAJAL Perfumes Topaz is radiant, a little reckless, and honestly, that is exactly why I kept reaching for it.