Arabian Oud Edp

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Kalemat Black

Arabian Oud Kalemat Black is an Eau de Parfum. Kalemat Black opens with Basil, Fruity, and Incense, settles into a heart of Woody and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Amber and Oud. Arabian Oud's Kalemat Black carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Mysterious
Kalemat Black Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 3%
Fruity 9%
Green 11%
Sweet 33%
Warm 26%
Woody 22%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Vanilla
98%
Powdery
60%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Animalic
49%

Notes

Top Notes

Basil 39% Incense 31% Fruity 30%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 67% Woody 33%

Base Notes

Amber 64% Oud 36%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent nature and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office wear, as a single spray can fill a room. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile is perfect for date nights and formal events, though perhaps a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear unless applied very lightly in colder weather.

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About

An intense, dark vanilla-oud fragrance that plunges into smoky, balsamic depths. Incense and fruity highlights initially cut through the richness, before a creamy heart of vanilla and woody notes takes over. The expansive base of amber and a smooth, sweet oud asserts itself, leaving a long-lasting, heavy, somewhat powdery trail. It evokes a sense of luxurious warmth with a hint of Middle Eastern mystery, yet can lean into a syrupy, almost gourmand territory for some, balanced against smoky woods.

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