The Perfume Library

Istabaraq

7.5

Karakash

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Karakash Istabaraq is a fresh, citrusy, aquatic unisex scent built around mandarin, petitgrain and green tea. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. As a unisex fragrance it sits comfortably on men and women alike, light and airy in character. It opens with Italian mandarin orange, petitgrain, immortelle and suede. The heart brings marine notes, mandarin orange, green tea and bergamot, keeping the citrus fresh with a green, watery edge. Sandalwood and musk close it on a soft woody base, while the spicy and leathery touches stay in the background. Mozaick White and Floris Victorious have a close profile.

Sundus

6.8

Karakash

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karakash Sundus is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that opens with thyme, galbanum and lime and settles into leather and vetiver. Its longevity is moderate and its sillage good, though the number of ratings is small, so these figures are only a rough guide. There is no season or occasion data, and it is unisex. The top of thyme, galbanum, lime and bergamot gives a bright, slightly green start. The heart of jasmine, apple and pink pepper moves it towards floral, fruity and spicy tones. In the base, vetiver, leather, cedar and vanilla add a creamy warmth, with a faintly synthetic edge among the accords.

Zamira

6.2

Karakash

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Karakash Zamira is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that opens on raspberry, mandarin orange and saffron and settles into violet leaf and vanilla. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the low vote count means these ratings are only a rough guide. It suits men and women alike, with a lightly sweet, creamy feel. The opening leads with raspberry, mandarin orange and saffron, while galbanum adds a green edge to the fruit. In the heart, musk, violet leaf, blackcurrant, osmanthus and vanilla bring a floral, sweet softness. The base of passion fruit, pear, patchouli, sand and sandalwood rests the scent on a woody footing.

Silver Breath

6.6

Karakash

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Karakash Silver Breath is a unisex fragrance that opens with cardamom, galbanum and artemisia, reading fresh, green and spicy. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of ratings is small, so this is only a rough guide. With no gender lean, it sits comfortably on anyone's skin. The top notes of cardamom, galbanum and artemisia give a fresh, green start. In the heart, gaiac wood, patchouli and nutmeg add a spicy, earthy depth. The base of musk, cedarwood and vanilla softens the woody character and adds a little sweetness.

Blazing Diamonds

6.6

Karakash

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Karakash Blazing Diamonds is a unisex fragrance that sets floral, fruity sweetness on a creamy vanilla base, with a spicy, oriental edge. Voters rate both longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so that picture is tentative. With no gender lean, it reads as something either men or women could wear comfortably. Bergamot and orange open it fresh, then give way to a soft, fruity-floral heart of peach and rose. In the base, vanilla, musk and raspberry come forward; the scent turns sweeter and creamier, with a slightly synthetic feel. Jardin Bohème Rose Interdite and Ghost Deep Night have a close profile.

Amber Fusion

6.6

Karakash

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Karakash Amber Fusion is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper, bergamot and cardamom and dries down on amber and musk, pairing fresh citrus with spicy, woody tones. The top is black pepper, bergamot, cardamom and rose, where citrus brightness is sharpened by spice. In the heart, nutmeg, cedarwood, frankincense and cashmere wood build a woody frame. The base of vetiver, papyrus, musk and amber sweetens the scent and carries it into a creamy warmth. Alongside the fresh, floral and sweet accords, a synthetic edge can be felt. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though with few votes these figures are only a rough guide. It is unisex and sits comfortably on men and women alike. Xerjoff Torino23 and Penhaligon's Endymion have a close profile.

Mysterious Shadow

7.3

Karakash

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Karakash Mysterious Shadow is a unisex perfume where spice, flowers and resin meet on a woody base, with a sweet, leathery edge. Voters rate both its longevity and sillage as good, though the vote count is small, so that reading is tentative. With no season or occasion votes, it is hard to say when it suits best, but its dense, characterful build works on both men and women. It opens with cinnamon, cumin, pink pepper and clove, a warm, sharp layer of spice. In the heart, nutmeg, osmanthus, iris and davana add a floral softness. The base of cedarwood, vetiver, styrax and patchouli settles it onto a woody, resinous ground. Esteban Cuir and Moresque Scirocco have a close profile.

Mystic Desert

7.0

Karakash

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Karakash Mystic Desert is a unisex fragrance that sets spice, resin and leather in a sweet warmth, with a woody, oriental character. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small, so the rating deserves some caution. It is not tied to either gender. It opens with frankincense, saffron and rose, a resinous and spicy start. At the heart, patchouli, cypriol and leather build an earthy, leathery body. In the base, sandalwood, amber and musk soften and sweeten the whole. Floral and fruity touches stay in the background. Ishtara Assyria and Khadlaj Oud Noir have a close profile.

Havana Paradise

8.0

Karakash

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Karakash Havana Paradise is a unisex fragrance that pairs a sweet, gourmand character with a spicy, woody and oriental body. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage strong, which suits anyone who wants a rich scent that makes itself noticed. More than half of voters give high marks on both counts, though the vote count is small, so the picture is tentative. Being unisex, it wears equally well on men and women. It opens with ginger, tobacco, clove and dried fruits, a spicy warmth. Toward the heart, cocoa, tonka bean and vanilla come forward and sweeten it, while tobacco carries on. In the base, woody notes, honey, labdanum and benzoin settle it into a soft, warm finish. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and Novellista Vanilla Club have a close profile.

Penumbra Fever

6.4

Karakash

Floral · Fruity · Spicy

Karakash Penumbra Fever is a unisex fragrance that sets a floral, fruity face over spicy, woody and leathery depths. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. With no season or occasion information, all that can be said is that it reads as unisex. It opens on oud, with raspberry, geranium and rose in the heart. The base holds frankincense, saffron and birch. The fruity-floral heart settles onto a woody ground shaped by the spicy, leathery base. Oros Pure Leather Gold and Avapari Oud Berry have a close profile.

Aqua Oud

7.1

Karakash

Citrus · Floral · Spicy

Karakash Aqua Oud is a unisex fragrance where citrus and spice sit on a woody, earthy base, with a floral touch. It opens with cypress leaf, bergamot, saffron and cardamom, so the citrus brightness is kept in check by spice. In the heart, Bulgarian rose and jasmine add a soft floral note, while grapefruit and nutmeg bring freshness and warmth to the transition. The base of oud, leather, cedar and sandalwood sets the woody, earthy character, and tonka bean and amber sweeten and soften it. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though with few votes these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike, leaning neither clearly masculine nor feminine.

Sweet Temptation

7.3

Karakash

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Karakash Sweet Temptation is a unisex scent that pairs rose and pink pepper with cane sugar and vanilla, sweet and floral with a spicy edge. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, though only a few people have voted, so those ratings are tentative. It reads as suited to men and women alike, and no clear lean towards a season or occasion shows. It opens with rose, bergamot, coriander and pink pepper, floral and lightly spiced. In the heart, cane sugar, peony, nutmeg and cedarwood sweeten a woody base. The base of musk, dry woods, patchouli and vanilla dries down powdery and creamy. Mes Bisous Balle Rouge and Widian Hili have a close profile.