DAHAB

Dahab is an eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris, fresh, luminous and full of energy: a fruity oriental that combines green apple and passion fruit with a soft base of musk, amber and patchouli. Signed by Christian Carbonnel and Rosendo Mateu, it is one of the house's great classics, loved for its cheerfulness and elegance.

The Fragrance

Dahab was launched in 2015 and is the heart of the Gold Collection. Its name means "gold" in Arabic: the metal worshipped by ancient civilisations, who associated it with the sun for its radiance, and which for the brand represents richness, light and a timeless exotic allure. The golden bottle is crowned by the eight-pointed star, a symbol of life, engraved in Arabic calligraphy with eight different names for gold.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is sparkling and crisp: green, slightly tart Granny Smith apple meets the brightness of bergamot. In the heart, juicy, tropical passion fruit bursts forth, accompanied by the spicy touch of coriander and the woody note of cedar. The base is soft and enveloping: musk, amber and patchouli accompany the fruit in a clean, warm and long-lasting trail.

Who We Recommend Dahab To

We recommend Dahab to those who love fresh, realistic fruity perfumes, cheerful but never cloying, and to those looking for a sunny fragrance with great presence. It is at its best in spring, autumn and on summer days that are not too hot, during the day and in leisure time. Its character is mainly feminine, but its fruity freshness makes it suitable for everyone: many men choose it too.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Dahab is like a ray of sunshine: fresh, cheerful and irresistible, with fruit so real you feel you could bite into it. It is one of those perfumes that lift the mood of the wearer and of everyone nearby.

Similar Fragrances

• Art 1920 by Bois 1920 shares apple, passion fruit and bergamot over a base of cedar, patchouli and musk, in a version even richer in fruits and flowers.
• Cocktail Maracuja by New Notes brings back passion fruit as the star, with a base of cedar, patchouli, amber and musk and a more gourmand touch of vanilla.
• Unique Blue by Superz. Budapest also combines passion fruit with cedarwood, musk and amber, in a fresher, marine key with pineapple and ginger.

FAQ

Does Dahab smell like Erba Pura or Kirkè?
It is the most frequent comparison, because they belong to the same family of musky fruity scents. Many enthusiasts, however, find Dahab fresher and more realistic, with a bright passion fruit and a crisp green apple that make it instantly recognisable.

Can you really smell the passion fruit?
Yes, it is the true star: many describe it as one of the most realistic passion fruits in perfumery, juicy and slightly tart, balanced by green apple and a soft musky base.

What is the difference between Dahab and Dahab Absolu?
Dahab is fresh, airy and musky, with fruit in the foreground. Dahab Absolu, presented in 2026, is its Extrait de Parfum version, fuller, honeyed and more floral, with a more enveloping character.

What is engraved on the Dahab cap?
On the eight-pointed star, a symbol of life, eight different names for gold are engraved in Arabic calligraphy, including Lamar, Äican and Dahab itself: a tribute to the precious metal that gives the fragrance its name.

Product Information

Brand

Kajal Perfumes Paris

Name

Dahab

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Fruity Oriental

Launch year

2015

Made in

France