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The Dua Brand Arabic Coffee
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Fragrance and Release History
The Dua Brand Arabic Coffee is a unisex fragrance released in 2025 in eau de parfum or extrait concentration.
The composition was created for those who enjoy rich gourmand accords, spicy warmth, and a distinctive trail that immediately announces the presence of its wearer.
The perfume was released by the American brand The Dua Brand, founded in 2016 by perfumer Mahsam Raza.
In its relatively short history, the brand has grown from a small startup into a notable presence in niche perfumery, while retaining its experimental approach and passion for striking compositions.
Arabic Coffee belongs to the Dua Designed Line collection.
The name itself sets the stage for a coffee ritual, yet the fragrance explores the theme more broadly: coffee depth meets juicy passion fruit, dry spices, amber, and soft musk.
Character and Development
Arabic Coffee’s olfactory profile combines amber, gourmand, and spicy facets.
Fruity and musky nuances add depth and dimension to the composition, so it comes across not as a straightforward coffee scent but as a rich perfumery accord contrasting freshness, spice, and warm sensuality.
The composition’s main accent is coffee, which emerges at the heart of the fragrance.
Cardamom and clove support it, creating a pronounced spicy frame, while passion fruit adds a juicy, slightly exotic nuance.
In the drydown, amber and musk make the scent rounder, deeper, and longer-lasting.
In terms of mood, this is a fragrance for cooler seasons, evening outings, and occasions when you want to emphasize your individuality.
It may especially appeal to fans of dense gourmand compositions, but its fruity-spicy contrast keeps it from being merely sweet.
Sillage and Wearing Recommendations
Arabic Coffee is described as having very strong sillage, so it is best allowed to develop gradually.
For a first introduction, a small amount on the skin is enough; then give the composition time to reveal its heart and base.
There is no precise information on the dosage for skin or clothing, so it is sensible to adjust the number of sprays according to the temperature, the space, and your personal sensitivity to intense fragrances.
Its unisex positioning makes Arabic Coffee gender-inclusive, but its character is far from neutral: it is a noticeable, warm, and confident perfume.
On the skin, it can be especially expressive in cool weather, when the amber-musk base gains volume and the spicy notes feel softer.
The Perfumer and Similar Fragrances
The composition was created by Mahsam Raza.
His work on Arabic Coffee is built around the recognizable idea of a coffee extract, but develops it through juicy passion fruit and spicy cardamom, giving the fragrance a more modern and expressive character.
For further exploration of a similar atmosphere, consider Edgardio Chilini Cafeier, as well as Edgardio Chilini Passion Fruit Sorbet and Osmogenes Rosa Provocateur / Provocateur Rose.
These fragrances offer an opportunity to compare different interpretations of gourmand, fruity, and prominent long-trailing compositions.
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