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Sara Sakina JournalQadr
Cherry, Almond and Tonka Perfumes in Canada
- Spicy · Woody · Gourmand
- Extrait de Parfum · 100 ml
- 10–12 hour longevity guarantee
$73.00 USDRegular price$102.00
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A cherry and almond gourmand pairs black cherry, cherry liqueur and bitter almond with tonka, vanilla and balsam. Sero Cherry Spell, from Toronto, lists all of those. From Arabian houses, Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush pairs cherry with rose and jasmine, and Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime brings plum and rose without cherry. Qadr by Sara Sakina, our own perfume, has no cherry and shares only the warm tonka and vanilla base.
Key takeaways
- Cherry and almond at the centre: Sero Cherry Spell, from a Toronto house, with black cherry, cherry liqueur, sour cherry and bitter almond.
- Cherry from an Arabian house: Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush, with cherry, rose, jasmine, tonka and vanilla, plus raspberry, red wine and rum.
- Plum and rose, no cherry: Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime, with plum, rose, jasmine and vanilla.
- The warm base without the fruit: Qadr by Sara Sakina, with tonka, vanilla and benzoin, plus cardamom, saffron and coffee.
What does a cherry and almond gourmand smell like?
This profile puts cherry three ways, as black cherry, cherry liqueur and sour cherry, next to bitter almond, often with plum, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac in the heart. The base is warm and balsamic: vanilla, tonka bean, cinnamon, Peru balsam, sandalwood and benzoin. If you like it, look for the cherry and almond on top, or at least the tonka and vanilla underneath.
Which perfumes on our shelves fit this profile?
These four perfumes share part of the profile, and all but one come from Arabian houses: Cherry Spell is from Sero, a perfume house in Toronto.
| Perfume | Cherry, almond and warm notes | Different | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Spell by Sero | Black cherry, cherry liqueur, sour cherry, bitter almond, plum, Turkish rose, tonka bean and Peru balsam | From a Toronto house, in a 30 ml size | Parfum |
| Nuha Cherry Blush by Khadlaj | Cherry, rose, jasmine, vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver | Raspberry, red wine, rum, orris, labdanum and musk; no almond or plum | Eau de parfum |
| Badee Al Oud Sublime by Lattafa | Plum, rose, jasmine, vanilla, patchouli | Apple, lychee and moss; no cherry or almond | Eau de parfum |
| Qadr by Sara Sakina | Tonka, vanilla, benzoin | Cardamom, saffron, boozy notes, coffee, suede, labdanum and woods; no cherry, almond, plum or rose | Extrait de parfum |
Sero Cherry Spell: cherry and almond at the centre
Cherry Spell comes from Sero, a perfume house in Toronto. Its list includes black cherry, cherry liqueur and bitter almond on top, sour cherry, plum, Turkish rose and jasmine sambac in the heart, and vanilla, tonka bean, cinnamon, Peru balsam and sandalwood in the base. Choose it if you want cherry and almond at the centre and are happy with a smaller bottle. It is a parfum in a 30 ml bottle.
Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush: cherry with red wine and rum
Nuha Cherry Blush is the one Arabian pick here with cherry in its published notes. It pairs cherry with rose and jasmine over vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. It adds raspberry, red wine, rum, orris, labdanum and musk, and it has no almond or plum. Choose it if you want cherry with a boozy, berry side and no almond. It is an eau de parfum in an 85 ml bottle.
Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime: plum instead of cherry
Badee Al Oud Sublime has no cherry or almond in its published list. It has plum, rose, jasmine, vanilla and patchouli, opens with apple, lychee and rose, and adds moss. Choose it if you like dark fruit and rose and are happy with plum and apple instead of cherry. It is an eau de parfum in a 100 ml bottle.
Qadr by Sara Sakina: our own perfume, with the warm base and no cherry
Qadr is our own perfume, so we will be plain about it: it has no cherry. From this profile it has only tonka, vanilla and benzoin, and it has no almond, plum or rose. Around that base it adds cardamom, saffron, boozy notes, cade, cistus, suede and coffee, with labdanum, guaiac wood and amberwood. Choose it if you love a warm tonka and vanilla base but want spice, coffee and woods instead of fruit. It is a unisex 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 one should you choose?
- You want cherry and almond at the centre: Sero Cherry Spell.
- You want cherry from an Arabian house: Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush.
- You want plum and rose instead of cherry: Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime.
- You want the warm base with spice and coffee, and no fruit: Qadr by Sara Sakina.
Questions about cherry and almond perfumes
Which Arabian perfume on your shelves has cherry?
Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush lists cherry with rose, jasmine, vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, cedar and vetiver. Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime has plum rather than cherry. Sero Cherry Spell, from a Toronto house, lists cherry three ways with bitter almond.
Does Qadr have cherry?
No. Qadr is an original perfume mixed by Aymane Zerzkhane for Sara Sakina. It shares tonka, vanilla and benzoin with this profile, but it has no cherry, almond or plum.
Which of these perfumes contain cherry?
Sero Cherry Spell and Khadlaj Nuha Cherry Blush list cherry in their published notes. Lattafa Badee Al Oud Sublime and Qadr by Sara Sakina do not.
Should I choose Cherry Spell or Nuha Cherry Blush?
Choose Cherry Spell if you want almond, plum and Peru balsam with the cherry, in a 30 ml parfum. Choose Nuha Cherry Blush for cherry with raspberry, red wine and rum, in an 85 ml eau de parfum.
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.
Try the warm 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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