Layla Kemi Blending Magic

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014
Strong
Sillage
Very Good
Longevity
Fall, Winter
Best Season
Evening, Special Occasion
Best For

Fragrance Story

Layla by Kemi Blending Magic is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Layla was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Nutmeg and Clove; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang and Cedar; base notes are Sweet Notes, Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Musk.

Composition Profile

sweet 100%
woody 85%
warm spicy 70%
vanilla 60%
fresh spicy 50%
yellow floral 40%
powdery 35%
amber 30%
patchouli 25%
musky 20%

About the Perfumer

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice is a perfumer with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes work for Aqualis, Artal Perfumes, Assaf, Astrophil & Stella, Azman, and Bey Parfum. His creations include Egoli, Forbidden Rose, Darley, Love Is Lost, Moonage Daydream, Riad Jasmine, Song For A Wanderer, and Abyssoria. His style varies from floral and romantic to dark and mysterious.

Fragrance Notes

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Nutmeg Nutmeg
Clove Clove

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang
Cedar Cedar

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Sweet Notes Sweet Notes
Vanilla Vanilla
Amber Amber
Patchouli Patchouli
Musk Musk

Character Profile

The Enchantress Archetype: Portrait of Layla Kemi Blending Magic

Essence

The one who wears Layla Kemi Blending Magic is not merely a lover of fragrance-they are a seeker of the unseen, a conjurer of meaning in the mundane. Their soul is drawn to the mystical, the rare, the intoxicatingly ambiguous. The Mystic archetype defines them, for they move through life as if guided by an inner oracle, interpreting signs where others see only coincidence. They are not content with surface truths; they crave the alchemy of transformation, the whisper of something sacred beneath the skin of reality.

Style & Aesthetic

Their aesthetic is a paradox-both ancient and modern, opulent yet understated. They may favor rich textures: velvet that catches the light, oxidized silver jewelry, fabrics that seem to hold secrets in their folds. Their home is a sanctuary of dim lighting, incense, and curiosities-a dried rose preserved in a book, a vial of sand from a distant shore. They are drawn to art that evokes the uncanny, music that lingers at the edge of comprehension.

They move through the world with a quiet magnetism, leaving traces of their presence-a lingering scent, a half-finished poem left on a café table. Their days are structured around rituals, though not the rigid kind: a morning cup of tea sipped in silence, an evening walk under the moon. They may be drawn to esoteric practices-tarot, astrology, or the study of forgotten myths-not as superstition, but as a language for the ineffable.

Philosophy & Values

To them, life is a tapestry of symbols, each thread woven with intention. They believe in the power of intuition over cold logic, in the wisdom of dreams over the rigidity of facts. Their philosophy is one of fluidity-they resist dogma, preferring instead to drift between perspectives like smoke curling through air. They value depth, authenticity, and the courage to embrace the unknown. Yet, this very openness can sometimes make them elusive, even to themselves.

Relationships

They do not give their trust lightly, for they know how easily intimacy can be mistaken for possession. Their love is deep but not always steady-like a flame that flickers between brilliance and shadow. They attract those who long for mystery but may frustrate those who demand certainty. Their closest bonds are with fellow seekers, those who understand that some questions have no answers, only deeper mysteries.