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Qahwa 100ml
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The Story
Qahwa is a dark, smoky coffee fragrance with an oriental twist. It opens with cardamom, has a heart of coffee, smoke, and labdanum, and a base of dates, oud, patchouli, and amber.
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Know the scent before it arrives
A quick, data-led guide to how it smells, performs and wears.
Quick guide
30-sec scent read
At a glance
Main impression
warm spicy
The most dominant accord
Best wear
Winter
Best in cooler weather
Main Accords
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How the scent develops
From the first spray to the lasting dry down.
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First impression
Opening notes
Cardamom -
The character
Heart notes
Coffee Smoke Labdanum -
The lasting trail
Dry-down notes
Dates Cedarwood Benzoin
Scent profile
Smoky, spicy, with a sweet finish.
An expressive smoky profile, softened by spicy facets and a sweet undertone.
Smoky
Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Aromatic
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Gourmand
Oriental
Performance
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Performance profile
Longevity
6–8 hrs
Projection
Sillage
Moderate
Balanced performance with comfortable projection for everyday wear.
Performance varies with skin, climate and application.
Perfect Time to Wear
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Best wear guide
When this fragrance feels most at home.
Best season
Also autumnWinter
Spring
6 out of 10
Summer
2 out of 10
Autumn
9 out of 10
Winter
10 out of 10
Best time
Best after dark and in cooler hours
Evening
Day
4/10
Night
10/10
Best occasions
Top matches
Where it shines
Full Description
+Qahwa is a dark, smoky coffee fragrance with an oriental twist. It opens with cardamom, has a heart of coffee, smoke, and labdanum, and a base of dates, oud, patchouli, and amber.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Qahwa 100ml smell like? +
Top notes of Cardamom.Heart of Coffee, Smoke, Labdanum.Base of Dates, Cedarwood, Benzoin.The main character is warm spicy, coffee, smoky, amber, aromatic, woody, sweet.
How long does Qahwa 100ml last? +
Qahwa 100ml is an Eau de Parfum (EDP) that typically lasts 6–10 hours on skin and longer on fabric. Apply to pulse points — wrists, neck, and inner elbows — for best projection.
Is Qahwa 100ml for men or women? +
Qahwa 100ml has a warm spicy, coffee, smoky, amber, aromatic, woody, sweet character, making it versatile across genders.
How much does Qahwa 100ml cost in South Africa? +
Qahwa 100ml is currently priced at R449.0 at Dubai Aroma. Free delivery on all orders over R999 anywhere in South Africa.