This is a seriously solid amber, leaning into classic territory without feeling dated. Ignore the whingers who find it too powdery or boring; it’s a beautifully blended, warm embrace that’s an easy reach for amber lovers. Some lament dilution in recent formulations, but it still performs well enough for most.

Kalemat Black is a bold, divisive beast that promises an intoxicating blend of oud, vanilla, and amber. While some hail it as a masterpiece, many warn of reformulations and a potential for cloying sweetness, making it a love-it-or-hate-it experience.