Top Notes 
Blueberry
Aniseed
Heart Notes 
Cashmere wood
Rosemary
Base Notes 
Amber
Musk
12/26/2012
Coutureguru
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Coutureguru
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Lovely licorice!
After buying 'Kalemat Black' earlier this year in Saudi Arabia I was desperate to post a review for it and in the absence of a dedicated page I posted it here :). Said review has now been moved to the page it is supposed to be on and I can review 'Kalemat' here at it's rightful place.
I have mentioned in other reviews the discrepancy that exists between the two main websites for this House in how notes are listed so I won't get into that rant again LOL ... but in a twist of fate both sites list the pyramid for Kalemat in exactly the same way ...
Top: Bilberry, Anise
Heart: Rosemary, Kashmir Wood
Base: Musk, Sweet Amber, Honey Leaves
Not having a clue what a 'bilberry' is, a quick internet search reveals that this fruit carries aspects of Fig, Pepper and Black Licorice and in combination with the Anise in the top of Kalemat, I definitely get a sweet and slightly spicy vibe. The touch of Pepper here from the berries definitely lifts the Anise into a spicier place, which I rather enjoy, not being one for actually eating licorice.
There is definitely Rosemary present here and one would have thought that Cashmere (Kashmir) wood was more than likely attributed to Cashmeran in this fragrance, but it is not listed on the packaging. One of the aroma chemicals that is however, is Farnesol, which is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emphasize the odors of sweet floral perfumes. I obviously cannot be sure of the percentage contained in this fragrance, but there is an undeniable floral characteristic to Kalemat ... albeit extremely soft. Coumarin is also listed among the ingredients with it's addition being quite evident in the 'sweet, herbaceous, warm/spicy' feel it provides to the composition. The dry down here is quite 'woodsy', but sweetened up by the obvious vanilla contained in the 'Amber'.
In comparison, the two fragrances are definitely related with this one being a lot less 'in your face' than its kissing cousin Kalemat Black. Both are excellent and share pride of place in my collection of true Arabics.
I have mentioned in other reviews the discrepancy that exists between the two main websites for this House in how notes are listed so I won't get into that rant again LOL ... but in a twist of fate both sites list the pyramid for Kalemat in exactly the same way ...
Top: Bilberry, Anise
Heart: Rosemary, Kashmir Wood
Base: Musk, Sweet Amber, Honey Leaves
Not having a clue what a 'bilberry' is, a quick internet search reveals that this fruit carries aspects of Fig, Pepper and Black Licorice and in combination with the Anise in the top of Kalemat, I definitely get a sweet and slightly spicy vibe. The touch of Pepper here from the berries definitely lifts the Anise into a spicier place, which I rather enjoy, not being one for actually eating licorice.
There is definitely Rosemary present here and one would have thought that Cashmere (Kashmir) wood was more than likely attributed to Cashmeran in this fragrance, but it is not listed on the packaging. One of the aroma chemicals that is however, is Farnesol, which is present in many essential oils such as citronella, neroli, cyclamen, lemon grass, tuberose, rose, musk, balsam and tolu. It is used in perfumery to emphasize the odors of sweet floral perfumes. I obviously cannot be sure of the percentage contained in this fragrance, but there is an undeniable floral characteristic to Kalemat ... albeit extremely soft. Coumarin is also listed among the ingredients with it's addition being quite evident in the 'sweet, herbaceous, warm/spicy' feel it provides to the composition. The dry down here is quite 'woodsy', but sweetened up by the obvious vanilla contained in the 'Amber'.
In comparison, the two fragrances are definitely related with this one being a lot less 'in your face' than its kissing cousin Kalemat Black. Both are excellent and share pride of place in my collection of true Arabics.
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