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Sara Sakina JournalQadr
What Does Qadr Smell Like? Notes, Wear and Who It Suits
- Spicy · Woody · Gourmand
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
$99.00 CADRegular price$140.00
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Qadr smells warm, spiced and softly smoky. It opens with cardamom and saffron over a boozy accord and a thread of cade smoke, moves into coffee, suede and benzoin, and settles into tonka, vanilla, labdanum and guaiac wood. It is a unisex extrait de parfum from Sara Sakina, mixed by founder Aymane Zerzkhane.
Key takeaways
- Scent family: spicy, woody and gourmand.
- Signature notes: cardamom, saffron, coffee, suede and vanilla.
- Strength: extrait de parfum in 100 ml, with a 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee.
- Best for: evenings, fall and winter, and anyone who likes warm Arabian scents with less sugar.
- Try it first: a 5 ml tester is available on the Qadr page.
What are the notes in Qadr?
Qadr is built in three layers. The top notes are cardamom, saffron, boozy notes and cade. The heart is cistus, suede, benzoin and coffee. The base is tonka, vanilla, labdanum, guaiac wood and amberwood. Together they read as spiced coffee wrapped in soft leather and warm resin.
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A few of these notes are less familiar. Cade is a smoky oil from juniper wood. Cistus and labdanum come from the rockrose shrub and give a deep, ambery resin. Benzoin is a balsamic resin with a vanilla-like warmth, and guaiac wood adds a velvety smoke to the base.
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.
How does Qadr change on skin?
On most skin Qadr moves through three stages. Wear time varies with skin and climate, so treat these as a guide.
- The opening. Cardamom arrives first, green and cool, then saffron brings a golden, leathery glow. The boozy accord and a wisp of cade make the start feel warm rather than sharp.
- The heart. Coffee comes forward with suede and benzoin. This is where Qadr feels most like itself: roasted, smooth and a little powdery.
- The drydown. Hours in, tonka and vanilla soften everything while labdanum, guaiac wood and amberwood keep it dry and grown up. This is the part people notice on scarves and jackets the next day.
Who is Qadr for?
Qadr is unisex. It suits people who reach for warm, spiced Arabian perfumes but want something drier and smokier than the sweetest gourmands. If you already love Khamrah or Khamrah Qahwa, Qadr sits in the same warm family with less sugar and more resin. We compare them note by note in Qadr vs Khamrah vs Khamrah Qahwa.
When should you wear Qadr?
Qadr is at its best in cool weather and in the evening. Coffee, suede and resin bloom with body heat and hold well in cold air, so fall and winter are natural seasons for it. It works for dinners, date nights, weddings and events, and one or two sprays can carry it into a winter office.
Because it is an extrait de parfum, you need less than you might expect. Two to three sprays on the neck and chest are plenty for most people. For a bigger trail, add one spray to a scarf or the inside of a jacket.
What does the name Qadr mean?
Qadr is an Arabic word tied to destiny, measure and worth. It is one of four perfumes in the first Sara Sakina collection, released in September 2026 alongside Amazight, Safi and Warda.
Questions about Qadr
Is Qadr a men's or women's fragrance?
Qadr is unisex. Its spice, coffee and suede lean warm and smoky, which many men enjoy, while the vanilla and tonka base keeps it soft enough for anyone who likes rich, cozy scents. How it reads depends more on your taste than your gender.
Does Qadr smell like coffee?
Yes, coffee is one of the heart notes, but it is not a straight coffee scent. It sits with suede, benzoin and cistus, so it reads as roasted coffee wrapped in soft leather and resin, then warmed by tonka and vanilla in the drydown.
How long does Qadr last?
Qadr is an extrait de parfum, the most concentrated style of perfume, and it comes with Sara Sakina's 10 to 12 hour longevity guarantee. Actual wear time depends on your skin and the climate. Moisturized skin and a spray on clothing help it last longer.
Is Qadr sweet?
Qadr is warm rather than sugary. Tonka and vanilla give it a soft sweetness in the base, but saffron, cade, suede and guaiac wood keep it dry and smoky. If you find some gourmand Arabian perfumes too sweet, Qadr is a good one to try.
Where can I buy Qadr in Canada?
Qadr is sold by Sara Sakina online at sarasakina.com, shipped from Canada. You can buy the 100 ml extrait de parfum or start with a 5 ml tester, which also unlocks 10 percent off your next Sara Sakina perfume.
Ready to try it? Shop Qadr Extrait de Parfum 100 ml or add the 5 ml tester from the same page. To make it your own, read how to layer Qadr.
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