Kaaf
كاف
2022

Kaaf / كاف by Ahmed Al Maghribi
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8.2 / 10 154 Ratings
A popular perfume by Ahmed Al Maghribi for women and men, released in 2022. The scent is fresh-aquatic. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh
Aquatic
Sweet
Fruity
Synthetic

Fragrance Notes

Marine notesMarine notes WatermelonWatermelon White muskWhite musk Red fruitsRed fruits SandalwoodSandalwood
Ratings
Scent
8.2154 Ratings
Longevity
8.7149 Ratings
Sillage
8.2147 Ratings
Bottle
7.6147 Ratings
Value for money
8.9142 Ratings
Submitted by Talawa, last update on 07/25/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to
Fierce (Cologne) by Abercrombie & Fitch
Fierce Cologne
Percival by Parfums de Marly
Percival
Legend (Eau de Toilette) by Montblanc
Legend Eau de Toilette
Arabian Code by Arabian Oud / العربية للعود
Arabian Code
Sapphire by Ahmed Al Maghribi
Sapphire
Blu (Eau de Parfum) by Ajmal
Blu Eau de Parfum

Reviews

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Merlotsupern

76 Reviews
Merlotsupern
Merlotsupern
Top Review 17  
Ahmed de Marly Kaafcival
OK so... does Kaff smell like Percival? Yes.
Does it smell exactly the same? No, it smells a bit more harsh.
Do you need to be a fraghead to notice the difference? Yes.
Does Kaaf last longer than Percival? Yes. Percival lasts 6 to 8 hours. Kaaf 10+.
I own both Percival and Kaaf. Am I going to buy Percival again? No.

That's all you need to know.
If you like the DNA, get Kaaf. Percival's quality is better but it is absolutely not worth the premium.
PS: the sprayer is stupid good!
PPS: I sold Kaaf, and now I own Météore
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Icecore

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Icecore
Icecore
Very helpful Review 7  
Hidden gem
I didnt have any expectation when i bought this, but it blew my mind. The blending quality is superb for the price tag, its so smooth, no rough edges.

What amazed me the most is the oil concentration, 56% oil is just crazy (if whats written on the box is true). That oil amount is on par with Amouage's exceptional extraits.

I read some reviews on the internet that said their bottles had weak performance. Well since this has high oil concentration, this needs body heat and hot weather to activate a great level of projection. But trust me its a strong one despite any batch (mine is 2024 batch), u just need certain conditions to get great performance out of this one. It projects (strong level, not beast level) and it lasts on me.

Overall, this is fbw for me, and it makes me want to explore more from the brand. Idk about the resemblance to Abercrombie, ive only tried Percival, and to my amateur nose this has the same vibe as Percival. Not a clone of Percival tho, but the vibe is going on that direction.

Kudos to the brand for creating an amazing freshie with great and high quality blending. Normally im not really into a fresh frag, but this one is another story for me.

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Akuyii

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Akuyii
Akuyii
Helpful Review 13  
My first blind-buy
As of today, 11.04.24, I have already ordered a total of 24 samples/fillings of niche perfumes.
I am very picky & careful when it comes to fragrances The fact that I made an exception here & was not disappointed shocked me (in a positive sense).

With the fragrance notes, I thought to myself, - nothing is lost at this price, - just order it.

The fragrance starts with a very fresh breeze. You smell clean & invigorating, with a slightly synthetic note in the background.
The fragrance has a surprisingly good longevity & is definitely perceived positively by those around you.

In my opinion, this fragrance has the best price/performance ratio on the market.
However, I have to say that I am still relatively new to the perfume world.

So, - go for it!

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Garnele

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Garnele
Garnele
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A Percival alternative that couldn't convince me
I was really looking forward to Kaaf.
I discovered it at Neeb back then and heard a lot of positive things about it, but unfortunately it's probably not my fragrance DNA.
And when I read through the reviews here, I'm probably one of the few who doesn't celebrate this fragrance.

Even in the opening I thought it smelled a lot like shaving foam, or a cheap aftershave that I smelled many years ago.
Maybe that's why I find it so insignificant? Could be possible.
I don't notice the red fruits and watermelon at all.
That was actually one of the reasons why I bought it.
Watermelon and red fruit in a freshie, that sounded very nice.

But I also searched in vain for these great, fruity notes in the DD.
It simply remains fresh, subtly salty, aquatic, clean and unobtrusive.
A typical fresh out of the shower fragrance, which is actually reminiscent of a shower gel.
Certainly not bad for the summer if you just want to smell clean.

By the way, this is NOT a unisex fragrance if you take it seriously.
It's very masculine.
I don't know why it's marketed as unisex!
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to test the performance long enough.
In the two days I wore it, I found the radiance to be moderate.
The durability, on the other hand, was long-lasting, no wonder with 56% oil content.

In conclusion, I can only say that you should test it yourself to see for yourself.
Personally, I cannot recommend it.
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Basti87

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Basti87
Basti87
Very helpful Review 10  
Nice alternative to the Percival/Fierce
This Kaaf is one of those mini-hype fragrances. It hasn't been enough for the big hype yet because it's quite hard to find and is only sometimes in stock and then gone again quite quickly. Of course, it is more often available at much higher prices, but I don't see the point. Now I bought one and of course it was quickly gone again. I wouldn't spend more than €50. Up to that price, you get a fragrance that can easily keep up with the usual designer quality and hits this shower gel DNA well. I can't say much about the Ahmed Al Maghribi brand. From Dubai, rather unknown and more for insiders as the big breakthrough didn't happen. In addition to this Kaaf, the Ignite Oud is still somewhat hyped. Otherwise quite unknown, which is not a bad thing and can also be an advantage.

The fragrance comes in a pretty box with this aquatic look. The bottle also looks very aquatic-fresh with this blue tone. It feels great in the hand and the atomizer works perfectly. Of course, there are slight Dubai touches in the look here too.
In terms of scent, this perfume is clearly in the vein of Fierce Cologne & Percival. Foconero (Extrait de Parfum) | Tiziana Terenzi" and Legend Eau de Parfum can also be counted as close relatives. In the fragrance scene, this DNA is of course very well known and everyone can imagine what it means. If you like this direction and performance is important to you, you can blindly order this fragrance. Even if it is similar to some, this is a fragrance in its own right, but of course these fragrances immediately spring to mind. If you don't want to spend the high price for a Percival but are still looking for a fragrance in this direction that lasts, you can go for it here. Perhaps not quite as classy as the PdM, but this DNA and this fresh, showery theme is well captured. This DNA also contains a fresh watermelon note that accompanies the aquatic freshness. These marine notes are extremely pleasing and this fragrance will go down 100% well with the masses and bring in some compliments. It's just a great overall concept, especially this top note for the first 2-3 hours is so pleasing and uncomplicated. Then there's clean musk, which gets stronger later and just supports this great clean concept. And of course sandalwood, which always goes well with these clean and fresh fragrances. All in all, a great, uncomplicated fragrance. Always wearable, especially of course in everyday situations and absolutely an all-rounder.
Performance is quite good and comes close to Percival. However, Percival has a much stronger sillage later on. This should not detract from this Kaaf, as it lasts really well and projects strongly for the first few hours. This fragrance is officially unisex, but such "shower gel fragrances" are usually worn more by men, which can also be seen here in the list of owners.

Overall, a great freshie and no-brainer for the whole year. An all-rounder that will bring many compliments and make you feel well accompanied. If you see it for a fair price, you can buy it without hesitation.
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 6 months ago
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Kaaf blends citrus, salty marine notes, musky/ambery Ambroxan and a sweet woody base. A cloying, long-lasting hybrid of Fierce and Percival.
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ad0mb0mbad0mb0mb 2 months ago
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I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between this and Percival unless I was comparing them side by side. Great scent for a great price!
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Gaylon67Gaylon67 1 month ago
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A worthy alternative to Percival, 90% match IMO. Stronger and longer lasting. Watch your sprays. It can be cloying if you overspray.
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Cairo77Cairo77 11 months ago
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Fantastic, long-lasting beast mode performance. A spring/summer gem, but also a fall/winter freshie that can cut through the cold.
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Amazon1975Amazon1975 11 months ago
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Nice summer scent. Isn't a beast at all lasts maybe 4-5 hours.
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TripleBeeTripleBee 11 months ago
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A saltier and fruity version of A&F Fierce. Great Scent, but my batch didn't quite last nor was very strong. Projection was about 30mins-1hr.
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RahiMYasnRahiMYasn 16 days ago
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A winning summer deal by all standards especially if you live near the coast
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radicoolradicool 1 month ago
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Super fresh, strong & mass-appealing, smells like shower gel w/ nice hits of florals, fruits and woods. for $35 incredible buy! get it!!! :)
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SkrwailSkrwail 11 months ago
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quality kicks way above its weight , so is perfomance
this is a hybrid of percival and fierce , a wonderfull scent.
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Rahul12Rahul12 1 year ago
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Pleasant and powerful
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