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What is Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa?
Official product identity
Lattafa identifies this product as Khamrah Qahwa. The official description dates its launch to 2023 and categorizes it as unisex.
Does it share the original Khamrah formula?
No. These are distinct editions with different advertised note pyramids. This guide does not assert an unverified concentration or exact oil percentage.
The official Khamrah Qahwa fragrance notes
Top notes
Ginger, cinnamon and cardamom lead the listed pyramid and suggest spicy facets.
Heart notes
Praline, candied fruits and white flowers are the listed middle notes.
Base notes
Coffee Arabica, tonka beans, musk, benzoin and vanilla make up the announced base.
How important is the coffee facet?
Coffee Arabica is explicitly listed as a base note. Its prominence on any particular person cannot be deduced from the list alone, because the other sweet and resinous aspects may also shape the impression.
What should you test?
Use a sample and observe the fragrance over time, rather than assuming coffee will dominate every stage.
Khamrah Qahwa versus original Khamrah
Khamrah Qahwa
The announced opening includes ginger and cardamom; the base specifically includes coffee.
Original Khamrah
Lattafa lists bergamot, cinnamon and nutmeg on top, a dates accord, lily of the valley, praline and tuberose in the heart, and tonka, benzoin, myrrh, Akigalawood, vanilla and amber wood in the base.
Coffee versus dates is one useful distinction, although the scents also share certain gourmand and spicy notes.
What fragrance family best describes Qahwa?
The announced pyramid can be interpreted as spicy, sweet and coffee-oriented. This is an editorial reading of the listed notes, not a claim of a personal wear test.
Consult fragrance notes explained for the distinction between impressions and literal formula ingredients.
Longevity and projection: what is actually known?
The published notes do not establish a measured wear time or guaranteed projection distance. Formula and conditions matter more than a simplistic prediction.
Learn to distinguish later scent character from longevity in the drydown guide.
How to identify the correct bottle
Packaging shown
The user-supplied photo depicts a brown presentation box labelled QAHWA, a clear faceted bottle with golden-coloured liquid and a patterned transparent cap.
Check the full name
Verify Khamrah Qahwa rather than a similarly named Khamrah edition, and check the exact offering for volume and concentration.
Khamrah Qahwa versus original Khamrah: official note comparison
These are related product names but Lattafa publishes distinct note structures. The comparison below records advertised scent facets, not a complete chemical ingredient list or a controlled assessment of which one lasts longer.
| Stage | Khamrah Qahwa | Original Khamrah |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom | Bergamot, cinnamon, nutmeg |
| Heart | Praline, candied fruits, white flowers | Dates accord, lily of the valley, praline, tuberose |
| Base | Arabica coffee, tonka bean, musk, benzoin, vanilla | Roasted tonka, benzoin, myrrh, akigalawood, vanilla, amber wood |
Which notes do both editions share?
Cinnamon, praline, tonka, benzoin and vanilla occur in the published descriptions for both. Shared note names do not establish identical formulas, nor do they establish that the ingredients are used in the same amounts. It matters where the brand places the accords within its description.
What separates Qahwa from the original?
Qahwa specifically highlights ginger and cardamom at the top, candied fruits at the heart and Arabica coffee at the base. Original Khamrah instead lists bergamot and nutmeg up top, a dates accord with white flowers in the middle, and myrrh with amber woods underneath. Those are documented description differences, not personal wear-test observations.
Understanding the coffee, praline and vanilla effects
Does an Arabica coffee note prove real brewed coffee was added?
No. A perfume note is a description of a smell impression; an accord can be constructed from a blend of aromatic substances. The published coffee base identifies an intended character without disclosing the precise chemical formula or source of individual materials. Read how perfume accords work to separate marketing note names from ingredients.
What do praline and candied fruits contribute to the description?
They point to a sweet gourmand direction alongside the spicy introduction. Their placement at the heart helps distinguish the progression the brand wants to communicate. However, different people may perceive varying amounts of sweetness or fruit, so the listed notes do not guarantee an identical experience.
Vanilla, tonka and benzoin in the base
These three shared base notes can support a warm, sweet interpretation of both fragrances. They tell us something about their intended character but not a measurable projection distance or wear duration. Our vanilla note guide explains why vanilla extract, vanillin and vanilla-like accords are not the same thing.
A practical way to compare the versions
- Obtain clearly labelled samples of Khamrah Qahwa and original Khamrah; verify the full edition names.
- Wear each on a separate day with similar weather and application conditions.
- Write down the opening impression, then revisit the scent after the drydown develops.
- Decide whether you prefer the spicy-coffee direction or the original's other warm facets rather than assuming a universal performance winner.
For a repeatable process, use our how to compare two perfumes guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Qahwa the same as original Khamrah?
No, the official note lists differ.
What year was Qahwa released?
Lattafa's page says 2023.
Is coffee an opening note?
No, it appears in the published base.
Is it intended for both men and women?
Lattafa categorizes it as unisex.
Does this page prove its longevity?
No. It does not claim laboratory or personal testing.
Summary
Khamrah Qahwa has a published spicy gourmand profile with coffee, and it is separate from the original Khamrah. Start with the correct edition name, the verified note list and a sample.