What Does Lattafa Khamrah Smell Like? Honest Review & Longevity

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Christmas Spice, Sticky Dates, a Vanilla Landing

Lattafa Khamrah is one of the most talked-about bottles in the range, and the most common question we get before anyone buys it is simple: “what does it actually smell like?”

Lattafa Khamrah smells of warm cinnamon and nutmeg first, then sticky dates and caramel praline, settling onto vanilla, tonka and soft resins. It is sweet, spiced and loud for the first two to three hours, then sits closer to the skin as a warm amber for the rest of the day, typically eight to ten hours in all. If you like Christmas spice and dessert notes, it is one of the best-value bottles in the Lattafa range. If you dislike sweet fragrances, it will not change your mind, and Khamrah Qahwa is the drier choice.

Written by Shaheen Shah Abrar

Founder, Royal Scents · Updated September 2026

We stock the full Khamrah line and pack it every day, so this comes from the counter and our customers, not a press release.

The bottle in this review

Lattafa Khamrah 100ml EDP

Unisex · Autumn & winter · In the style of Kilian Angels’ Share (what Khamrah is a clone of, note by note)

Cinnamon, dates, praline and vanilla. Sweet, spiced and long-lasting.

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What It Smells Like, Hour by Hour

Lattafa publishes thirteen notes for Khamrah. On paper that looks busy. On skin it reads as three clear stages.

First 30 minutes

Cinnamon, nutmeg, bergamot

The spice leads, bright and quite sharp, with bergamot lifting it. On a brand-new bottle this stage can smell harsh and boozy.

Hours 1 to 3 · The heart

Dates, praline, white flowers

The part people describe as apple pie or sticky toffee pudding. The flowers are listed, but you would rarely pick them out; they mostly stop the sweetness feeling flat.

Hour 3 onwards · Skin scent

Vanilla, tonka, benzoin

Softer and more resinous, with a dry woody edge from the Akigalawood. This is the stage most people end up loving.

The published note pyramid

Top

Cinnamon, nutmeg, bergamot

Heart

Dates, praline, tuberose, Mahonial (lily of the valley on lattafa.com)

Base

Vanilla, tonka bean, amberwood, myrrh, benzoin, Akigalawood

Full note pyramid and community votes for Khamrah on Fragrantica →

One honest warning: a freshly made bottle often opens sharper than it will smell a month later. If your first impression is harsh, give it four to six weeks in a cool cupboard before you judge it. More on maceration →

How It Sits Next to Angels’ Share

Khamrah is sweeter and fruitier than Kilian Angels’ Share, with sticky dates where the Kilian has cognac and oak. Cinnamon, praline, tonka and vanilla appear in both published pyramids, so the family resemblance is real, but it is its own fragrance rather than a copy.

	Lattafa Khamrah	Kilian Angels’ Share
Shared notes	Cinnamon, praline, tonka, vanilla	Cinnamon, praline, tonka, vanilla
Where they differ	Dates, sweeter and cosier	Cognac and oak, drier
Bottle	100ml	50ml

The full note-by-note comparison, prices and verdict are on our Lattafa Khamrah page. The other designer bottle people often mention is Armani’s, covered in Khamrah vs Stronger With You Intensely.

Royal Scents is not affiliated with By Kilian. The comparison describes scent style only.

Who It Suits, and When to Wear It

Season

Autumn and winter. Cold air suits the spice; summer heat makes the sweetness heavy.

Occasion

Evenings, dinners, weddings and nights out. At the office, one spray only.

Who wears it

Men and women alike. It is sold as unisex and worn that way.

✓ Buy it if you love sweet, spiced gourmands, want a cold-weather bottle that lasts all day, or like the idea of Angels’ Share in a cosier, 100ml form.

✕ Skip it if you dislike sweet or gourmand fragrances, or you want something for summer daytime.

Buy Lattafa Khamrah Compare all four Khamrahs →

How Long Does Khamrah Last?

Here is what we and our customers typically see from two sprays, with no reapplication, through a British autumn and winter.

On skin

Eight to ten hours for most wearers. Dry skin shortens it, so an unscented moisturiser before spraying helps.

Projection

Strong for the first two to three hours: people around you will notice it. Then a closer, softer warm-amber trail.

On clothing

Longer again, often into the next day.

Sprays

Two is plenty for an evening; one for an office or a warm, enclosed room. Extra sprays make it louder, not longer-lasting.

Too Sweet? The Rest of the Khamrah Line

The most common complaint we hear is simply that Khamrah is too sweet. That is a fair reaction, and it is the reason the rest of the line exists.

Found it too sweet?

Khamrah Qahwa

Same spiced date accord with coffee and cardamom poured through it, so it reads roasted rather than sugary. Our full Khamrah Qahwa review covers how it wears.

Buy Khamrah Qahwa

Want smoke, not sugar?

Khamrah Dukhan

Tobacco, incense and labdanum replace most of the sweetness. The driest and most grown-up of the four.

Buy Khamrah Dukhan

Need one for summer?

Khamrah Waha

Fresh, salty and aquatic, not a gourmand at all. The only Khamrah that works in heat.

Buy Khamrah Waha

For a side-by-side table of all four, with seasons and performance, see Which Lattafa Khamrah is best?

If You Like Khamrah, Also Try

Love the boozy side? Try it fruitierLattafa Fire On Ice →
Dates and smoke togetherLattafa Mashrabya →
A quieter winter gourmandLattafa Asad Bourbon →

Buying a Genuine Khamrah

Khamrah is popular enough to be faked. Check for the Lattafa holographic label on the box and scan its QR code, which should open Lattafa’s own verification page. Then check the weight of the bottle, the cap fit and the print quality. Very cheap marketplace listings are the most common source of fakes. Our full authentication guide →

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Khamrah is unisex, but on a man it reads as a proper cold-weather signature, which is why it features in our UK guide to the best Lattafa perfumes for men.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Lattafa Khamrah very sweet?

Yes, it is one of the sweeter fragrances in the Lattafa range. The dates and praline carry most of the sweetness, while cinnamon, nutmeg and a resinous base stop it tipping into pure dessert. If you find sweet scents cloying, Khamrah Qahwa or Khamrah Dukhan are the drier choices.

Is Khamrah for men or women?

It is unisex. The spice reads warm and slightly masculine at the start, the vanilla and praline read softer as it dries down, and it is bought and worn by both men and women.

How long does Lattafa Khamrah last?

Most wearers get eight to ten hours on skin, with the strongest projection in the first two to three hours. It lasts longer on clothing, often into the next day. Dry skin shortens it, so an unscented moisturiser first helps.

How strong is Lattafa Khamrah?

Strong for the first two to three hours: people around you will notice it. After that it settles into a closer, warm amber trail for the rest of the day. It is one of the louder bottles in the Lattafa range, which is why we suggest a single spray at a desk.

How many sprays of Lattafa Khamrah should I use?

Two sprays is plenty for an evening out, and one is enough for an office or a warm, enclosed room. Extra sprays mostly make it louder rather than longer-lasting. Spraying your clothes as well as your skin helps it last.

Why does my new bottle of Khamrah smell sharp?

A freshly made bottle often opens with a harsh alcohol and spice edge. Leaving it in a cool, dark cupboard for four to six weeks usually softens the opening and brings the base forward. It is normal, not a fault. Read the maceration guide.

What season is Lattafa Khamrah for?

Autumn and winter. Cold air suits the cinnamon and vanilla, while summer heat makes the sweetness feel heavy. For warm weather, Khamrah Waha is the fresh, aquatic bottle in the line.

Is Lattafa Khamrah good?

If you like sweet, spiced fragrances, yes. It is warm, lasts most of the day and is one of the best-value bottles in the Lattafa range. If you dislike gourmands, the sweetness will not win you over, and Khamrah Qahwa or Khamrah Dukhan are the drier choices.

How can I tell if my Khamrah is genuine?

Check for the Lattafa holographic label on the box and scan its QR code, which should open Lattafa’s own verification page. Then check the weight of the bottle, the cap fit and the print quality. Very cheap marketplace listings are the most common source of fakes.

Sources

The note pyramid in this review was cross-checked against the independent fragrance database below.

Fragrantica — Lattafa Khamrah: community notes, voted longevity and sillage.
Lattafa USA’s Khamrah listing and Lattafa’s official Khamrah page: the brand’s thirteen-note pyramid.
Fragrantica — Lattafa Perfumes: the full Lattafa catalogue.

What Does Lattafa Khamrah Smell Like? An Honest Review