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Sara Sakina JournalQadr
Aromatic Pepper, Lavender and Amber Perfumes in Canada
- Spicy · Woody · Gourmand
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
$99.00 CADRegular price$140.00
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An aromatic spicy perfume pairs fresh bergamot, pepper and lavender with ambroxan, or warms the same idea with cardamom, cinnamon and amber. Lattafa Asad takes the warm, peppery side with amber and vanilla. Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I keeps bergamot, lavender and ambroxan. Afnan 9 PM is sweeter. Khadlaj Island Dreams is cleaner. Qadr by Sara Sakina has cardamom, labdanum and vanilla and is darker.
Key takeaways
- Warm and peppery: Lattafa Asad, with pepper, patchouli, amber and vanilla.
- Fresh side: Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I, with bergamot, lavender and ambroxan.
- Sweeter: Afnan 9 PM, with bergamot, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Cleaner: Khadlaj Island Dreams, with bergamot, grapefruit and ambroxan.
- Darker: Qadr by Sara Sakina, with cardamom, labdanum and vanilla, plus saffron and coffee.
What does an aromatic pepper and lavender perfume smell like?
The fresh version of this profile opens on bergamot and pepper, with lavender, patchouli and vetiver in the heart and ambroxan, cedar and labdanum in the base. The warmer version swaps some of the freshness for grapefruit, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom, with amber, sandalwood and vanilla underneath. The perfumes below sit at different points between the two.
Which Arabian perfumes have an aromatic spicy profile?
These perfumes on our shelves share part of this profile, with notes from each house's published list.
| Perfume | Aromatic spicy notes | Different | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asad by Lattafa | Pepper, patchouli, labdanum, amber, vanilla | Tobacco, pineapple, coffee, iris, benzoin; no lavender or ambroxan | Eau de parfum |
| 9 PM by Afnan | Bergamot, patchouli, cinnamon, amber, vanilla | Lavandin, apple, orange blossom, tonka; no pepper or ambroxan | Eau de parfum |
| Art of Arabia I by Lattafa Pride | Bergamot, lavender, ambroxan, cinnamon | Mint, black tea, ginger, frankincense; no pepper | Eau de parfum |
| Island Dreams by Khadlaj | Bergamot, ambroxan, grapefruit | Ginger, musk; no pepper or lavender | Extrait de parfum |
| Qadr by Sara Sakina | Labdanum, cardamom, vanilla | Saffron, boozy notes, cade, suede, coffee, tonka; no lavender, pepper or ambroxan | Extrait de parfum |
Lattafa Asad: warm pepper with amber and vanilla
Lattafa Asad takes the warm side of this profile. It lists black pepper, patchouli and labdanum, with amber and vanilla. Tobacco, pineapple, coffee, iris and benzoin make it sweeter and darker, with no lavender or ambroxan. Choose it if you prefer a warm, peppery amber. It is an eau de parfum.
Afnan 9 PM: sweeter, with cinnamon and vanilla
Afnan 9 PM shares bergamot and patchouli with the fresh side of this profile, and cinnamon, amber and vanilla with the warm side. Its lavandin is a lavender hybrid. Apple, lily of the valley, orange blossom and tonka bean make it sweeter and more floral, with no pepper or ambroxan. Choose it if you want a sweeter scent. It is an eau de parfum.
Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I: bergamot, lavender and ambroxan
Art of Arabia I lists bergamot, lavender and ambroxan, the three core notes of the fresh side of this profile, plus cinnamon. Mint, black tea, ginger and frankincense set it apart, and it has no pepper. Choose it if you like the fresh side and want tea and incense too. It is an eau de parfum from the Lattafa Pride line.
Khadlaj Island Dreams: citrus and ambroxan, no pepper
Island Dreams has a short published list: bergamot and ginger, then grapefruit, then ambroxan and musk. With no lavender or pepper, it is a cleaner citrus and musk scent. Choose it if you want the bright opening without the pepper. It is an extrait de parfum.
Qadr by Sara Sakina: darker, with saffron and coffee
Qadr is our own perfume, so we will be clear about where it fits. It shares only a few notes with this profile: cardamom, labdanum and vanilla. It adds saffron, boozy notes, smoky cade, suede, coffee and tonka, with no lavender, pepper or ambroxan, so it is darker and sweeter. Choose it if you like the spiced side of this profile and want something smokier. It is an extrait de parfum with our 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee, and there is a 5 ml tester.
01Top notes
The opening
The first impression, in the opening minutes.
- CardamomGreen, cool spice with a gentle warmth.
- SaffronGolden, leathery and softly honeyed.
- Boozy notesA warm, liqueur-like glow.
- CadeA wisp of smoke from juniper wood.
02Heart notes
The heart
It settles on your skin and shows its character.
- CistusResinous and amber-sweet.
- SuedeSoft, powdery leather.
- BenzoinBalsamic, vanilla-like warmth.
- CoffeeDark roasted beans, smooth and rich.
03Base notes
The drydown
What lingers on skin and clothes for hours.
- TonkaAlmond, caramel and warm hay.
- VanillaCreamy, comforting sweetness.
- LabdanumDeep, ambery resin.
- Guaiac woodSmoky, velvety wood.
- AmberwoodDry, radiant woods.
Which aromatic spicy perfume should you choose?
- You want warm pepper with amber and vanilla: Lattafa Asad.
- You want bergamot, lavender and ambroxan: Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I.
- You want it sweeter: Afnan 9 PM.
- You want citrus and ambroxan: Khadlaj Island Dreams.
- You want it darker, with saffron and coffee: Qadr by Sara Sakina.
Questions about aromatic spicy perfumes
Which perfume here has the most bergamot, lavender and ambroxan?
Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I lists all three. Khadlaj Island Dreams lists bergamot and ambroxan with grapefruit, and Lattafa Asad takes the warmer route with pepper, amber and vanilla.
Is Qadr an aromatic spicy perfume?
It sits on the darker edge of this profile. Qadr is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It shares cardamom, labdanum and vanilla with this profile, and it adds saffron, coffee, suede and boozy notes.
Can I smell these before buying?
Yes. Visit Sara Sakina at Oakville Place in Oakville, on the upper level across from Sephora, to try testers. A second boutique opens at Bramalea City Centre in Brampton in late October 2026. For Qadr you can also order the 5 ml tester online.
Should I choose Asad or Afnan 9 PM?
Choose Asad for black pepper, coffee and tobacco over amber and vanilla. Choose Afnan 9 PM for bergamot, lavandin, apple and cinnamon over vanilla and tonka, which is sweeter and more floral.
Try the darker one side by side. Shop Qadr Extrait de Parfum 100 ml, or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. Buy any qualifying perfume over CA$40 with Qadr and get 20% off Qadr, or a free Qadr 5 ml tester instead.
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