Name: Khamrah Qahwa by Lattafa
Brand: Al-Bakhoor
Price: 35.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£35.00

What It Is

Notes & How It Unfolds

Here are the fragrance notes and how the scent evolves through its stages:

Stage	Notes	What They Contribute / How It Smells
Top / Opening	Ginger, Cinnamon, Cardamom	A warm, spicy burst right from the start. There’s a clear kick of cinnamon & cardamom (classic Arabic coffee spice), with ginger adding brightness and sharpness. The opening is bold.
Heart / Middle	Praline, Candied Fruits, White Flowers	After the spicy opener, the fragrance softens into something sweeter. Praline gives a rich, nutty‑caramel character; candied fruits add sugary, dessert‑like sweetness; white flowers bring a softer, floral elegance to the mix.
Base / Dry‑down	Coffee Arabica, Tonka Bean, Musk, Benzoin, Vanilla	This is where the “Qahwa” (coffee) element really shows its depth. The coffee note (Arabica) anchors the scent and gives it a roasted, slightly bitter contrast to the sweetness. Tonka, vanilla, and benzoin add smoothness, creaminess, warmth. Musk rounds it out and gives lasting depth.

Overall Style: Spiced‑gourmand / coffee gourmand. It leans heavily into sweet dessert‑type aromas, but spices in the top prevent it from being flat or just sugary. The coffee in the base gives it a rich depth.
Feel / Mood: Cozy, indulgent, warm. It evokes images of a warmed dessert: something like a spiced coffee drink, or a café setting with pastries and comforting flavors. The blend of sweet + spicy + coffee makes it feel luxurious and intimate.
Opening Impression: Aromatic and spicy, perhaps quite “in your face” at first because ginger & cardamom and cinnamon are sharp. Could feel strong out of the gate.
Dry‑down Impression: As it settles, the sweetness and coffee come more forward and become cozier. It mellows a bit but maintains richness.

Longevity: Many reports say it lasts quite well — several hours on skin, longer on clothing.
Projection / Sillage: Strong initially, especially in the spicy & sweet phases. Over time it settles closer to the skin but still leaves a nice trail. Some say the opening is more noticeable.
Best Conditions: Cool to moderately cool weather (autumn, winter, evenings) tends to suit this type of fragrance best because the warmth, spices, and sweetness shine. In very hot weather it might feel heavy.
Occasions: This works well for evening wear, social outings, special events, or times when you want something comforting & noticeable. Also good for cozy indoor settings, cafés, dinners.

Strengths:

Richness and complexity: the spice, sweet heart, and coffee base combine to make it interesting, not just “one‑note sweet.”
A nice twist on the original Khamrah by adding stronger coffee elements: gives it a bit more darkness and depth for those who like that.
Good value: many people feel that for what you pay, it delivers strong performance and a luxurious feeling.

Things Some Find Less Good:

The opening can be too spicy / sharp for some, especially for people sensitive to cardamom or strong spices. It might feel overwhelming initially.
Sweetness & gourmand notes can become cloying if over‑sprayed, or in hot/humid conditions. The heart + base are quite sweet.
Some say that as the scent evolves, the coffee note becomes less prominent in the dry‑down, getting overshadowed by vanilla, tonka, and sweets. If you want a pure coffee smell throughout, you might be a bit disappointed.

Khamrah Qahwa is a strong pick if you like:

Coffee‑based gourmand fragrances
Warm spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger)
Sweet dessert‑type scents (praline, candied fruits, vanilla)
Something noticeable, cozy, that works well in cooler weather or for evening wear

Might be less ideal if you prefer: