Every time I open the book case type of cover / package I feel like I am revealing to my self something rather enchanting. It took my quite some time to review this fragrance on Fragrantica because I had to make some time to really try to encapsulate in words what this fragrance is all about in my most respectful honest opinion.

It smells like a very slightly toasted and mildly sweetened wheat-based pastry from a high end bakery sprinkled with a little bit of powder and caramelized brown sugar on top. Everyone I know loves سحر الكلمات (magic words) it's got just the right amount of everything going for it: sweet, smokey, even a little tart.And I loved seeing my own bewilderment reflected, because while I like this one more than you do, I haven’t a clue why I like it. Excellent and beast mode fragrance even during hot and humid weather in South East Asia, easily lasting 8 hours. You already know I (we) luved Kalemat – but I must say you’ve actually really intrigued me with this description of it’s ‘Blacker’ brother. Not so much an amber fragrance for me, it smells surprisingly gourmand and it's nice, but I don't know that I can wear this confidently all the time, since it seems too bold for everyday wear.

The versatility, quality, affordability, performance, and likability of this fragrance has me hard-pressed to find situations where this one is not ideal. If Arabian Oud is reading this, please don't do this and make yourself equal to your western competitors. Personally, I tend to know what I like or don’t like pretty much right off the bat, but, occasionally, I’ll come across a perfume where I’m ambivalent and truly undecided, no matter how many times I test it. If you’d like to file an allegation of infringement, you’ll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy.

Kalemat Black is like a dark chocolate truffle mixed with beautifully aged red wine that is baking in the oven. As for the details, well, for me, it’s like describing food: texture, feel, little subtleties from spices on top to what the meat may be infused with.