Fragrance World Qahwa Eau de Parfum

Fragrance World Qahwa Eau de Parfum, part of the brand's Coffee Collection, is named after Arabic coffee and opens with a single, focused cardamom note, the same warm spice that flavours the drink it's clearly built around.

What does Qahwa smell like?

The heart is where the fragrance delivers on its name, combining coffee, smoke and labdanum for a rich, slightly bitter, resinous middle stage that smells genuinely close to a cup of spiced Arabic coffee. It settles into a base of dates, benzoin and cedarwood, adding a fruity sweetness and warm woodiness that rounds off the smoky coffee heart without losing the fragrance's dark, spiced character.

• Top notes: cardamom
• Heart notes: coffee, smoke, labdanum
• Base notes: dates, benzoin, cedarwood

Performance and when to wear it

Qahwa is typically moderate to long-lasting on skin, with the benzoin-cedarwood base helping the coffee accord linger for several hours. It's a warming, cooler-weather fragrance, well suited to evenings and gatherings where a distinctive, smoky-sweet scent is likely to stand out.

Who is it for?

This unisex fragrance is a strong pick for coffee lovers or anyone after a genuinely different, conversation-starting scent instead of another standard vanilla or oud release. It also works well as a small gift for a friend or family member who already drinks Arabic coffee on a regular basis.