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Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee — an Oriental gourmand fragrance
Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee is a rich unisex fragrance in extrait de parfum concentration, released by Elixir Attar in 2017.
The composition combines Oriental depth with an appetizing gourmand character, making it a good choice for those who enjoy expressive, warm and noticeable fragrances with personality.
At its heart is a coffee-and-chocolate accord framed by honeyed sweetness, tobacco nuances and a soft woody base.
Elixir Attar was founded in the United States in 2016 and develops the philosophy of a modern brand that draws on ancient perfumery traditions.
Cohiban Coffee continues in this direction: it smells luxurious, expansive and almost tangible, like thick dessert coffee served in a cozy lounge with hints of tobacco and fine woods.
Character and development of the composition
At the opening, the fragrance greets you with honeyed softness and the luminous white-floral radiance of jasmine.
Honey makes the first minutes rounded and sweet, while jasmine adds a light floral contrast that keeps the opening from seeming flat or purely dessert-like.
As it develops, Cohiban Coffee becomes darker and richer.
Coffee, chocolate, honey, cigar and tobacco come together at the heart: the bitterness of coffee meets the creamy sweetness of chocolate, while the tobacco-and-cigar accord gives the fragrance a dry smokiness and mature depth.
This transition transforms the composition from a sweet coffee fragrance into a striking Oriental perfume with an expressive trail.
Sandalwood and vanilla remain in the base. Sandalwood creates a smooth woody foundation, while vanilla softens it, sustaining a warm, enveloping and slightly creamy impression.
Overall, the Cohiban Coffee pyramid is built on the contrast between bitter coffee, sweet honey, chocolate, tobacco and soft woody-vanilla nuances.
Sillage, seasonality and wearability
Elixir Attar Cohiban Coffee is described as having very strong sillage, so the fragrance will especially appeal to fans of noticeable compositions that do not disappear from the skin after a couple of hours.
It is a perfume for moments when you want to emphasize your individuality and leave behind a recognizable, warm cloud of scent.
Its gourmand sweetness and rich tobacco-woody accords unfold best in cool weather: autumn, winter and early spring.
The fragrance is suitable for evenings, dates, festive occasions or a relaxed meeting in a cozy venue.
For the office and small enclosed spaces, it should be applied especially sparingly, as the extrait concentration and very strong sillage can quickly fill the room.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not provided in the available data.
Given the composition’s high intensity, it is sensible to start with a minimal amount and add more if necessary once the fragrance has had time to develop on the skin.
The perfumer and its place in the brand’s style
The composition was created by Ahmed Mostafa.
His work on Cohiban Coffee is expressed through a multilayered combination of familiar gourmand notes and darker accents: coffee and chocolate make the fragrance alluring, while cigar, tobacco and sandalwood add a refined dryness.
In terms of mood, this is not a light everyday coffee perfume, but a rich Oriental extrait with the atmosphere of an evening ritual.
It will suit both women and men, as its character is built not on obvious gendered sweetness but on a balance of honey, white flowers, gourmand nuances, tobacco and woods.
Other concentrations of this fragrance are not listed in the available data.
Similar fragrances
If you are interested in dense, sweet and noticeable compositions with a striking character, you might consider Dior Poison Bracelet, as well as Mugler Angel Collector 2019 and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
They do not literally replicate Cohiban Coffee, but may appeal to lovers of rich Oriental and gourmand fragrances with a strong presence.
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