So, Lattafa went and did it again—they blessed us with another banger. Enter Khamrah Qahwa: the coffee-flavoured cousin of the already legendary Khamrah. And let me tell you… This one doesn’t just whisper “luxury,” it screams it in a thick, creamy, caramel-coated accent.
The Notes Breakdown 📝
Top: Cinnamon, cardamom, bergamot
Middle: Dates, praline, tuberose
Base: Coffee, tonka bean, benzoin, vanilla, amber, myrrh
Basically, imagine walking into a Middle Eastern dessert café where everything is dipped in syrup, dusted with spice, and then washed down with a rich cup of Arabic coffee. That’s this fragrance.
My Take (aka my Quirkiness) 😂
This perfume smells like I should be parked up in a matte-black G-Wagon with tinted windows, when really I’m just on the bus with my Tesco meal deal. But that’s the magic—Khamrah Qahwa makes you feel expensive.
The coffee note isn’t your basic Starbucks latte. Nah, this is the kind of coffee you sip when someone’s uncle owns a palace. It’s dark, roasted, and a little bit sexy. Pair that with the sticky sweetness of dates and praline, and suddenly I’m like: “Who needs dessert when you can just drown yourself in this bottle?”
And let’s talk about that bottle—gold details, deep brown tones, heavy in the hand. It’s giving “display me on your dresser and let people know you’ve got taste.”
Longevity & Vibe
It clings to your skin like a clingy situationship—but in the best way. Projection? Mad strong. People will smell you before they see you. Wear it to dinner, and someone’s going to ask what you’re wearing before the bread basket even lands.
Final Verdict
Lattafa really said: “What if Khamrah had a coffee addiction?” and it WORKS. If you want to smell like luxury dessert café vibes on a council estate budget—grab this.
See, I do not like coffee, but I love the smell of it, so I might like this one. Mind you, I do not like super strong scents. If I can smell you before you arrive, it's too much for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautifully evocative review! I’m drawn to the way you describe Khamrah Qahwa’s evolution, from those spicy, inviting top notes of cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger into a gourmand heart of praline, candied fruits, and white flowers, and finally settling into that warm, enveloping base of coffee, vanilla, musk, and tonka bean. It perfectly captures why so many find this fragrance irresistible.
ReplyDeleteThe coffee and cinnamon notes appeal to me. This is a fragrance that I need to try.
ReplyDeleteSounds like this one would be really lovely. I like that it has a coffee scent too. I love that scent.
ReplyDeleteThe perfume looks luxurious. It's also perfect as a gift. I love it.
ReplyDeleteThis isn't a fragrance that I have come across before but it sounds lovely. I love the cinnamon and sweetness to this perfume!
ReplyDeleteI love the bottle design; I would like to smell this one. Is the scent strong since it has a coffee base ingredient?
ReplyDeleteThis write-up is a gem — your vivid breakdown of Khamrah Qahwa’s spiced praline and coffee-laced sweetness had me instantly craving a cozy sweater-weather scent; you captured its warmth and complexity beautifully
ReplyDeleteI already love the original Khamrah, but now I’m seriously tempted to grab Qahwa for fall. Coffee, spice, and that praline note? I'm sold!
ReplyDeletePretty and luxurious looking bottle. Sounds like a really nice designer type fragrance.
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am intrigued by this perfume, I have not seen it before and the description I am 50/50 on. I do know my daughter would love this though
ReplyDeleteThis sounds amazing! I love the combination of warm scents it has. I'd love to try it.
ReplyDeleteWow. I have to get this for my girlfriend. She'll really appreciate the warm, deep notes you've describe. This is right up her alley.
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of perfumes that smell like a dessert! I am sure I'll enjoy this one.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful fragrance to try. I need to find some of this!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful fragrance to try. I will have to find some of this!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an interesting combination of scents. The bergamot and the other notes sound like a unique arrangement.
ReplyDeleteThe scent notes sound really interesting; vanilla, coffee, and amber?! What a pretty bottle as well.
ReplyDeleteThis is another brand that I have not tried out before. You have intrigued me so much with your reviews, I will have to test it out!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could come over and give so many of these beautiful fragrances you have in your collection as I know they must smell incredible. The packaging is beautiful and I need a new scent for my daughter to gift her.... may check this out ;)
ReplyDeleteCinnamon and cardamom wow...I can imagine how beautiful and natural the scent is, a must try for sure.
ReplyDeleteOkay but WHY does this review feel like a whole vibe?! I was sold at “coffee you sip when someone’s uncle owns a palace.” You’ve officially convinced me.
ReplyDeleteI am hearing about Lattafa for the first time. Got to try it for sure. Thanks for the recommendation.
ReplyDeleteThis review of Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa is awesome and I have to say I so want to smell this one after reading this. I love the color of the bottle too.... so beautiful and the perfect addition to my fragrance line up!
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