Kalemat by Arabian Oud
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Vincent Villéger
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Kalemat 2011

7.2 / 10 62 Ratings
A perfume by Arabian Oud for women and men, released in 2011. The scent is spicy-fresh. It is being marketed by Kao Group.
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Main accords

Spicy
Fresh
Woody
Floral
Citrus

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Pink pepperPink pepper Elemi resinElemi resin FreesiaFreesia Mandarin orangeMandarin orange
Heart Notes Heart Notes
GingerGinger NutmegNutmeg RoseRose JasmineJasmine JuxfriplonJuxfriplon
Base Notes Base Notes
CedarwoodCedarwood Oakmoss absoluteOakmoss absolute PatchouliPatchouli BloxtunvirBloxtunvir

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Ratings
Scent
7.262 Ratings
Longevity
6.753 Ratings
Sillage
6.352 Ratings
Bottle
7.154 Ratings
Value for money
6.423 Ratings
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Mlleghoul

467 Reviews
Mlleghoul
Mlleghoul
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here for a good time, not a long time
Fiery Pink Pepper from Molton Brown opens with so much promise, a zesty dust storm of dry citrus peel and pith, ginger’s tangy effervescent spice, and some underlying rosy-peppery woody notes. It rapidly becomes a somewhat predictable smelling woody cologne that is somehow also aquatic, but both aspects are equally lackluster. It’s that bubbly, vivacious new acquaintance that when you get to know them, you realize that they don’t actually have any interests or passions and they don’t have much of an internal life. Fun for a very short time, but it’s no one you are ever going to have a deep or lasting connection with. This fragrance is the essence of that person--what little essence they might have, anyway-- distilled and bottled.
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Iceblocks

35 Reviews
Iceblocks
Iceblocks
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Clean transparent pepper
As seems to be a trend with their fragrances, this is both light and "polished" - however, unlike the fragrances I've tried so far, this is slightly sharper and with a bit more of a "kick".

This is a pepper fragrance so it's not too surprising, but it's something to keep in mind. Despite that, however, this is still quite transparent and inoffensive - very breezy, without much of a body behind it.

I actually dislike this one - but take that with a grain of salt, as I tend to dislike an overabundance of pink pepper / patchouli in general, which this seems to lean on a little more. Given the singular other review, though, hopefully I'll at least help someone.

Starts with a blast of citrus and pepper, but the citrus quickly seems to fade to a supporting role to everything else - it adds some "juice" to the fragrance but I wouldn't say it's citrus heavy. Seems to turn slightly sour on me, like a stale spice cabinet - it's (very) light woods, edged with a certain amount of light pepper, but both of these are faint and feel slightly distant. The ginger, too, isn't present in any significant sense - here it's bloodless, a ghost of a ginger root that lived in a kitchen once. The patch then rears its head and adds a memory of dirt behind the whole thing, which is ironic considering this is primarily available as a bodywash.

Doesn't seem to project much - hopefully it won't last long, either.
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Christacita

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Christacita
Christacita
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Nostalgic Scent
A gift set from Molton Brown lay under the Christmas tree, beautifully wrapped with a velvet bow. Body lotion, shower gel, and eau de toilette were all there, looking at me with their prints reminiscent of Harry Potter, slightly nostalgic in order to capture maximum attention. And it works. With determination, I reached for the small eau de toilette and indulged my wrist with the first spray. Ohhhhlala, pink pepper and freesia give a striking yet gentle tone, as if they have always lived in symbiosis together. Accompanying them are the elemihart and a ripe mandarin from Southern Italy. Ah, how beautiful the world is up here. In the heart note, I predominantly perceive the rose and ginger, very subtle yet long-lasting, almost soothing, as if they have made it their mission to charm all fragrance lovers, until in the drydown the woods announce their presence, pouring forth into the finality. Generally, such scents come my way rather rarely, as it belongs to the spicy-fresh category according to the description. And I am indeed a gourmand noodle. Yet something about it draws me in. Am I currently expanding my olfactory senses, or does this little water remind me of some experience, an encounter, or am I just having a déjà vu?

I am strongly reminded of Dad and how wonderfully we sang together. Yes Dad, it's been a long time and you have been gone from us for so long. The memories fade, yet every time I sing, you are present, as if you never left. Everything is energy. Right, Dad?

The story of Molton apparently began in 1971 with a hair salon at 58 South Molton Street in London, from which new creations and developments continuously emerged. Definitely a newcomer that I will subject to a thorough scent examination.

La sui sui monti, dai rivi d'argento......
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FrauMieze

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FrauMieze
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rosy peppery Rose
No review for this fragrance?
Well then, I'll do it. I stumbled upon this scent quite by chance as an addition to a Vinted order.
The design is really pretty. The packaging is great too.
The beginning is fresh, slightly citrusy, and spicy due to the pepper. This top note lingers and lingers and lingers... The rose joins in very delicately, adding a more feminine touch to the whole.
So what happens next? Nothing more for me. No nutmeg, no ginger... such a pity. I had hoped for more.
Patchouli? Where? I don't smell it. The base is hardly present. Even after hours, I only perceive pink pepper and rose.
But that's nice. Delicate and unobtrusive. Close to the skin and spreading good vibes.
Nice. Nothing more.
It can drift away again.
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Sour, peppery mandarins on soft blossoms.
Plus soft woods.
A fresh and cheerful scent.
Could be a bit sweeter for me.
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Pepper, roses, and ginger candy. Everything else takes a back seat and is hardly worth mentioning. The scent is fresh, invigorating, summery.
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Beautifully soapy - spicy yet fresh, elemiharz and ginger combined with gentle flowers. I like it.
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So fiery, there's nothing here. Even for me, a pepper-sensitive person, it's not too much. A delicate rose plus a hint of sweet ginger. Boring.
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Starts pleasantly fresh & invigorating with lots of pepper and a hint of fruitiness. Unfortunately, the ginger becomes very soapy on me.
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4
Fresh, exciting, but consistent. No special development - I hoped to smell something from ginger and nutmeg. Barely any base.
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4
With this scent, I’m completely falling in love with the pepper note. A mood booster in the top note and gentle freshness as it develops.
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4
The name is well chosen - pure pepper, but not as bad as pepper spray, hee hee hee. It has a slight floral note and eventually becomes woody.
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4
This is a real, fresh "feel-good kick." Unisex with a slightly feminine tendency.
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3
Smells very fresh. I quite like it. A bit like Axe wild fresh bergamot & pink pepper :)
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