Kayali launches full-size 'Vacay in a Bottle' perfumes - and they're perfect for summer

Sweet, dessert-inspired perfumes have dominated the fragrance scene over the past year, with brands like and 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 (£107) to the flirtatious (£98).

Fans of the brand will be thrilled to know that Kayali has just dropped full-size bottles of its '' 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 .

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.

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Ahead of the launch, I tried , 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.

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. is rich and warm, with pink pepper and Turkish rose to evoke Morocco's spice-filled souks and ornate markets.

Meanwhile, has a fresh and sparkling citrus scent with notes of lemon, sugar, freesia, and raspberry. Finally, 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 , which sparked with over 3,000 signatures that begged for its return.

Maison Margiela has a whole host of in its Replica collection, all inspired by sunny days and holiday memories. That includes its ever-popular , 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 collection comes highly recommended by myself. Each scent is priced at £79 for a 50ml bottle.