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Arabian Oud Kalemat is an Eau de Parfum. Kalemat opens with Anise and Blueberry, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Floral Notes, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Honey. Arabian Oud's Kalemat carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Classic
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Kalemat Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blueberry56%
Anise44%
Heartas listed
Cashmere Wood46%
Floral Notes28%
Rosemary27%
Baseas listed
Amber38%
Honey36%
Musk26%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a rich, syrupy amber, dripping with sweet honey and a subtle, almost gourmand embrace. A fleeting blueberry and anise opening gives way to a heart of cashmere wood with hints of floral and herbaceous rosemary. The deep base delivers lashings of warm amber, honey, and a musky softness that promises a lingering presence. Not an oud fragrance despite the name.

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