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Gourmandbase noteMiddle Eastern

Dates

Sticky, caramel-sweet dried fruit; a Gulf table staple.

Fragrance Family

Gourmand

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Arabian Peninsula

Olfactory Strength

Moderate · 4/9

Dates carries a moderate olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a moderate material blends gently and supports other notes rather than overpowering them.

About Dates in Perfumery

Dates belongs to the gourmand family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. Rooted in the rich traditions of Middle Eastern perfumery, it is prized for its depth and authenticity.

Fragrances featuring Dates

Khamrah Qahwa

Lattafa · 2023

Khamrah

Lattafa · 2022

Chocolate Greedy

Montale · 2010

Tobacco Vanille

Tom Ford · 2007

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