Khamsin
Perfumer: Sonia Constant
Votes lean masculine
27 ratings
From your scent profile
Ella K Parfums Khamsin is a unisex scent where saffron and orange blossom meet jasmine sambac and date, closing on benzoin and leather.
Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.
How does it perform?
From 24 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
93% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Creamy
- Leathery
What does Khamsin smell like?
Saffron and orange blossom open with a spicy floral note, while jasmine sambac and date in the heart pull the scent towards fruity and sweet. In the base, benzoin adds a creamy softness and leather leaves a dry, woody shadow. The overall feel is oriental.
Voters find both longevity and sillage strong, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. Its rich, sweet build suits cooler weather and evenings best. Tomavicci Zenobia and Louis Vuitton Matière Noire have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Saffron
- Orange blossom
First hours
- Jasmine sambac
- Date
Towards evening
- Benzoin
- Leather
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 43%Autumn
- 35%Winter
- 17%Spring
- 4%Summer
- Nighttime28%
- Evening28%
- Casual24%
- Daytime14%
- Office7%
Go easy on it for the office: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026












