Khamrah Qahwa: the arabica coffee that takes the place of candied date
The opening is spicy and dry: cinnamon, cardamom and ginger, exactly the smell of a spice mill that has just been opened. Very quickly, praline and candied fruit round off the attack, without the syrup that characterizes the classic of the range. Twenty minutes in, the arabica coffee rises — roasted, a little bitter, instantly recognizable — and settles in for the rest of the day, supported by vanilla, tonka bean and benzoin. The result sits halfway between a cup of spiced coffee and a dessert: gourmand, but with a bitterness that keeps it from becoming cloying.
Fragrance pyramid
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Top: cinnamon, cardamom, ginger
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Heart: praline, candied fruit, white flowers
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Base: arabica coffee, vanilla, tonka bean, benzoin, musk
Who it is for, and when
Unisex, worn by men and women alike. Users report long wear on skin, with a clear projection over the first few hours, then a gradual move closer to the skin. Autumn and winter are its natural season, but it remains workable in mid-season, which is not the case for every fragrance in the family: its lower sugary density makes it wearable by day and at the office, provided you stick to two sprays. Coffee remains a polarizing note. Those who love it wear nothing else in winter; the others never really get used to it.
How to use
Two sprays, on the wrists and the base of the neck. Three in a heated room is already one too many. Do not rub your wrists, you would crush the cardamom and ginger that give the opening its definition. On a scarf or coat collar, the coffee and benzoin remain noticeable for several days: a good way to stretch the bottle. Store it upright in its box, away from light and away from a humid bathroom.
The bottle
Eau de parfum, 100 ml, spray. A bottle with the lines of the Khamrah family, a crafted cap, dark amber liquid.
Product details
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Size: 100 ml
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Concentration: eau de parfum
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Country of origin: United Arab Emirates
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Precautions for use: keep away from heat, flammable. External use only. Do not spray into the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Khamrah, Khamrah Qahwa and Khamrah Dukhan?
Khamrah, the classic, is the sweetest of the three: candied date, cinnamon, praline, a dense gourmand scent that calls for the cold. Khamrah Qahwa shifts the axis toward arabica coffee: less syrupy, more bitter, easier to wear by day. Khamrah Dukhan is the least gourmand of the three, turned toward chili pepper, tobacco and incense, with a clear smoky dimension. If you hesitate, Qahwa is the best compromise between character and wearability.
Does it really smell of coffee?
Yes, frankly, and that is the heart of the matter. Not a sweet milky coffee: a roasted coffee with its bitterness, softened by the vanilla and tonka bean of the base. If the smell of coffee does not appeal to you, this one is not for you.
How long does it last?
Users report that it lasts through the day on skin, and longer on oily or moisturized skin. On clothing, wear is counted in days.
Does the Khamrah signature exist as a home fragrance?
Yes, but in the classic version, not in Qahwa: the range offers a 450 ml home fragrance and a 300 ml air freshener.
Is the bottle new and sealed?
Yes, sold new, under cellophane in its box. Be careful not to confuse this reference with the twelve-piece lot intended for professionals: this one is a single 100 ml bottle.
What if it does not suit me?
As long as the bottle has been neither opened nor unsealed, the 14-day statutory withdrawal period from receipt applies. Customer service will assist you with the return.
The spiced coffee of the Khamrah family, the one you can wear on a Tuesday morning without it being out of place: add Khamrah Qahwa to your cart.
