Few Arabian fragrances have built a following in Ireland as quickly as Lattafa Khamrah. Then Lattafa released Qahwa, then Waha, then Dukhan, and choosing got a lot harder. They share a name and a bottle shape, but they smell very different.
This guide breaks down all four so you can pick the right one first time, or know exactly which 10ml to try.
Quick answer: which Khamrah is for you?
| If you want... | Choose | Best season |
|---|---|---|
| The sweet, spiced original everyone talks about | Khamrah | Autumn, winter, evenings |
| Coffee and cardamom warmth | Khamrah Qahwa | Cold days, date nights |
| A fresh, modern Khamrah you can wear daily | Khamrah Waha | Spring, summer, office |
| Smoky, darker and more unusual | Khamrah Dukhan | Winter nights |
Khamrah (the original): spiced dates and vanilla
Lattafa Khamrah opens with bergamot, cinnamon and nutmeg, moves into a heart of dates, praline and tuberose, then settles on roasted tonka, benzoin, myrrh, vanilla and amber wood.
It is warm, sweet and rich without being sticky. Think of a spiced dessert by a fire. It projects well and tends to last a full evening on most skin, which is why it became a cold-weather favourite in Ireland.
Wear it if: you like gourmand scents, want compliments, and wear perfume mostly in the evening.
Price: €50 for 100ml, or €20 for a 10ml.
Khamrah Qahwa: the coffee version
Khamrah Qahwa takes the Khamrah idea and pours Arabic coffee over it. Top notes of ginger, cinnamon and cardamom lead to praline, candied fruits and white flowers, finishing on Arabica coffee, tonka, musk, benzoin and vanilla.
It is slightly drier and more aromatic than the original, with that cardamom-coffee note people often describe as cosy. Many people who find the original Khamrah too sweet prefer Qahwa.
Wear it if: you love coffee notes, want warmth with a little less sugar, or are buying for someone who wears woody-spicy scents.
Khamrah Waha: the fresh one
Khamrah Waha is the outlier, and right now it is one of our best sellers. It opens bright with bergamot, yuzu, juniper and ginger, cools down with cucumber, sea salt, sage and iris, then dries down to the familiar Khamrah softness of vanilla, tonka bean and musk.
It keeps the comforting base but swaps the dessert opening for something clean and airy. That makes it far easier to wear to work, in the gym bag, or on a mild day.
Wear it if: you want a Khamrah you can wear every day, all year round.
Price: €55 for 100ml, €20 for 10ml, or €5 for a 3ml sample.
Khamrah Dukhan: smoke and depth
Dukhan means smoke in Arabic, and Khamrah Dukhan is built around the tradition of burning incense at home. It is the darkest and most complex of the four, with a smoky trail that feels more "niche" than "crowd-pleaser".
Wear it if: you already own Khamrah and want something more unusual, or you love incense and bakhoor.
Stock of Dukhan is limited, so if it catches your eye, don't wait.
Khamrah side-by-side
| Khamrah | Qahwa | Waha | Dukhan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main character | Spiced, sweet, dates | Coffee, cardamom | Fresh, citrus, salty | Smoky, incense |
| Sweetness | High | Medium-high | Low-medium | Medium |
| Best time | Evening | Evening | Day | Night |
| Unisex? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Not sure? Start with a 10ml
Every Khamrah above comes in a 10ml size, so you can test two of them for less than the price of one full bottle. Wear each one for a full day before you decide. The way a perfume smells on paper and the way it smells on your skin after five hours are two different things.
If you are in Limerick or Cork, you can also smell all of them in-store before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Khamrah a men's or women's perfume?
All four are unisex. Khamrah and Qahwa lean warm and sweet; Waha leans fresh.
Which Khamrah lasts the longest?
The original Khamrah and Qahwa tend to last longest because of their heavier vanilla and resin bases. Waha is lighter but still performs well for a fresh scent. For tips, read how to make your perfume last all day.
Which Khamrah is best for summer in Ireland?
Khamrah Waha. Save the original and Qahwa for October to March.
Is Lattafa Khamrah genuine at Dubai Oud?
Yes. We only sell 100% genuine products from the brands themselves.
Ready to choose? Shop the full Lattafa collection, or see our 10 best Lattafa perfumes in Ireland.
