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| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Kalemat
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a sweet, smoky, unapologetically Middle Eastern vanilla bomb that lasts forever, you've found your match. But be warned, some noses find it a bit too much, even a bit... salivary. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Kalemat is an Arabian icon, a honeyed amber bomb that divides opinion like no other. Some rave about its luxurious warmth and beast-mode lasting power, but a significant chunk now report shockingly weak performance, leading to fierce debate over reformulations. Blind buying isn't recommended.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 2% | 11% |
| Fruity | 0% | 14% |
| Green | 7% | 10% |
| Sweet | 82% | 38% |
| Warm | 12% | 22% |
| Woody | 0% | 13% |
| Earthy | 5% | 3% |
| Animalic | 0% | 13% |
| Fresh | 4% | 8% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its nuclear performance and strong oud-incense profile make it a poor fit for the office or sport. However, the deep, warm sweetness and sophisticated character, with many finding it romantic or alluring, position it well for dates and formal evening events, particularly in colder weather.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its potent amber and honey accords, combined with reports of strong projection and longevity, make it unsuitable for office wear, where it would dominate the room. It excels in date and formal settings, even if some batches are reportedly weaker, lending a luxurious and intriguing aura. Too heavy for casual or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Musky, Sweet accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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