Kaaf

Kaaf, released by Ahmed Al Maghribi in 2022, is a fresh, fruity floral that is worn by anyone. Everyone who describes it calls it floral, and about a third each add sweet, musky, fresh, aromatic and citrus, which points to a light, many-sided scent rather than a heavy one.

It opens with watermelon and Sicilian orange, cool, juicy and sweet, with red fruits adding a berry-like brightness and lavender a clean, herbal thread. The heart is a watery white-floral trio: lotus and lily of the valley are dewy and transparent, and jasmine adds a touch of warmth and depth. The base is white musk, ambroxan and sandalwood, so the finish is clean, slightly salty and smooth, the kind of musky-woody drydown that lingers on fabric.

Performance is strong for such a fresh scent: most wearers call it long lasting and about half report a strong sillage. It is voted clearly for summer and spring and for daytime, which makes it a warm-weather scent for anyone who wants freshness that lasts.

Kaaf — unisex fragrance by Ahmed Al Maghribi (released 2022). Top notes: Lavender, Watermelon, Sicilian Orange, Red Fruits. Heart notes: Lily of the Valley, Jasmine, Lotus. Base notes: White Musk, Ambroxan, Sandalwood. — Parfica open fragrance database