A Conversation with Moe Khalaf, Co-Founder of Kajal
At Pitti Fragranze 2026, I met Kajal co-founder Moe Khalaf for a conversation about artistic perfumery, creative collaboration and the fragrances that shaped his life. Here’s what stayed with me.
Industry & Events
Perfume exhibitions, industry events and behind-the-scenes observations from the places where fragrance comes together.
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Pitti Fragranze 2026: Perfume, People and an Overworked Nose
One day at Pitti Fragranze 2026 brought memorable conversations, unexpected discoveries, three gifted bottles and serious damage to my wishlist.
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Élixir Privé at Pitti Fragranze Was Love at First Stand
My first stop at Pitti Fragranze led to Élixir Privé, from milky Lait d’Argile to Moka Clash, Oud Carbone and juicy Mango White.
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Friend of a Friend: A Perfume House Built on Connection
Friend of a Friend arrives at Pitti Fragranze with eight unisex perfumes, outsider energy and an idea of scent built around identity, travel and connection.
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LUMI CIAO: When a Simple Hello Becomes Perfume
LUMI turns the simple word ‘ciao’ into a gourmand Eau de Parfum of almond, heliotrope, vanilla and amber, presented at Pitti Fragranze 2026.
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Kajal Perfumes Paris: A Brand to Know Before Pitti Fragranze 2026
Before Pitti Fragranze 2026, we take a closer look at Kajal Perfumes Paris: its origins, visual language, collections and the ideas shaping one of the brands exhibiting in Florence.
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Discothèque at Pitti Fragranze 2026: Nightlife, Bottled
Discothèque turns legendary nightlife into fragrance. Ahead of its appearance at Pitti Fragranze 2026, here is the story, the bottles and what I want to smell in Florence.
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Hellenist Parfums: Greek Myths and Blind-Buy Courage
Hellenist Parfums turns Greek myths into five fragrances. I have not smelled them yet, but apparently restraint has left the building.
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La Serra Profumi: Where Fragrance Meets Psychology
La Serra Profumi turns psychological states into fragrance through four distinctive compositions created by Fabrice Pellegrin and Olivier Cresp.
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Sorrentino Perfumes: An Italian Independent Brand to Watch
A young Italian perfume house, an independent perfumer and three fragrances created from scratch. Sorrentino Perfumes is one of the names I want to discover at Pitti Fragranze 2026.
