Kalemat
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| - | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Arabian Words
ScentArt
Which Should You 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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Arabian Oud Kalemat. Built around Cashmere Wood, Rosemary, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Arabian Oud Kalemat.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 11% | 2% |
| Fruity | 14% | 0% |
| Green | 10% | 17% |
| Sweet | 38% | 28% |
| Warm | 22% | 32% |
| Woody | 13% | 27% |
| Earthy | 3% | 12% |
| Animalic | 13% | 13% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Sweet accords and Cashmere Wood, Rosemary notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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