Lattafa Perfumes
Khamrah
One of the most popular fragrances on Fragrantica. A rich oriental gourmand featuring cinnamon, dates, and vanilla. Offers exceptional quality and performance at an unbeatable price point.
Performance
Powerhouse — long-wearing with commanding presence.
✍️ Our Take
Khamrah is one of those fragrances you understand within the first few minutes on skin: it opens with a warm blast of cinnamon and nutmeg, lifted by a touch of bergamot so it never feels flat or heavy straight away. As it settles, the heart gets deliciously moreish — dates and praline give you that sticky, syrupy sweetness, while the tuberose and Mahonial keep it polished rather than edible in a childish way. The dry-down is where it really earns its reputation, because the vanilla, tonka bean, amberwood, myrrh and benzoin wrap everything in a creamy, resinous glow with a woody edge from akigalawood that gives it proper depth. It’s rich, confident and very easy to enjoy if you like oriental gourmands that make a statement. On performance, this is serious value: you’re getting 10+ hours and a very strong sillage for well under R1,000, which is a bargain in today’s market. It shines on a date night, a winter dinner, or any evening where you want people to notice you before they even see you. If you love bold sweetness with spice, warmth and excellent projection, this is best suited for you.
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How this scent unfolds on your skin
Community Opinions
Wear It When
Morning Commute
“A spritz before you leave — fresh enough to wake you up, polished enough for the boardroom.”
Weekend Brunch
“Sun-dappled café tables, iced lattes, and effortless charm.”
Date Night
“Candlelight, slow conversation, and a scent trail that draws them closer.”
Black Tie Evening
“When the invitation says formal — this is what you reach for.”
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This Scent Is For
Warm & enveloping — leaves an unforgettable impression.
Scent Mood
Peak season: ❄️ Winter (100%)
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Adds an uplifting citrus accessory to anything richer — works whenever a scent feels too heavy for the weather.
Layering Tip
Spray the heavier scent first, then the lighter one on top. Start with two scents — more than three quickly becomes muddled. Always test on skin first.
AI Review Summary
Synthesised from fragrance data
Khamrah opens with a confident hit of cinnamon and nutmeg before settling into a gloriously sticky heart of dates and praline — it's the kind of oriental gourmand that feels grown-up rather than sugary, thanks to the tuberose and resinous base of myrrh, benzoin and tonka bean grounding all that sweetness. The dry-down is where it really earns its cult status on Fragrantica, wrapping you in a creamy, woody glow that lasts well beyond 10 hours and announces itself in a room before you do. For the price — comfortably under R1,000 — the performance is frankly embarrassing to more expensive alternatives. This one is made for cooler months and evening occasions: a dinner date, a winter braai, or any setting where you want presence without saying a word. If bold spice and warm sweetness are your thing, Khamrah is an easy yes.
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