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    Kalimat vs. Kalemat Black

    Kalimat by Swiss Arabian bottle

    Kalimat

    Swiss Arabian
    Eau de Parfum2014
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Kalimat wears longer on skin, while Kalemat Black projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Kalimat vs. Kalemat Black
    KalimatKalemat Black
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Kalimat

    Woody
    Powdery
    Oud
    Musky
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy

    Kalemat Black

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    FrankincenseBasil
    Heart
    SandalwoodCedar
    Vanilla
    Base
    MuskVetiverOud
    AmberOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Kalimat vs. Kalemat Black
    KalimatKalemat Black
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity10+ hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Kalimat delivers oud that stays close without overwhelming. The fragrance earns its staying power through depth rather than volume. Resinous wood blends with creamy sandalwood.Kalimat
    Kalemat Black is bold and unapologetic in its composition. It's not soft, and it doesn't pretend to be. Vanilla, incense, and deep oud create a fragrance that demands attention.Kalemat Black