Warek is an eau de parfum by Kajal Perfumes Paris with an intense, magnetic character: an oriental woody scent that combines spices, resins, leather and oud in a deep, enveloping trail. Signed by Christian Carbonnel, it is unisex with a bold imprint, created for those who love important perfumes with great presence.
The Fragrance
Warek belongs to the Fiddah Collection, the house's five "silver" fragrances presented at Pitti Fragranze in 2016 and released in 2017, and is considered the most intense of the line. The name evokes thin silver leaves, and the brand describes it with the image of silver coins hammered and flattened blow after blow: the more they are worked, the brighter they become. A metaphor of resilience and transformation, reflected in the fragrance's strong, luminous character.
How It Evolves on Skin
The opening is warm and precious: saffron intertwines with incense, immediately giving a resinous, almost mystical feel. In the heart a dark, earthy rose blooms, supported by patchouli, amber and guaiac wood, which adds a smoky nuance. As time passes, leather and oud emerge, deep and slightly animalic, softened by a veil of vanilla that accompanies a long, enveloping trail.
Who We Recommend Warek To
We recommend Warek to those who love ouds, leathers and resinous, smoky fragrances, and to those looking for a perfume that leaves a mark. It is ideal in autumn and winter, especially in the evening and on special occasions. Unisex with a masculine-leaning soul, it also wins over women who love bolder oriental perfumes.
Fragrance Characteristics
| Intensity |
★★★★★ |
| Longevity |
★★★★★ |
| Sillage |
★★★★★ |
| Gender |
Unisex |
Our Opinion
Warek is a perfume that never goes unnoticed and does not ask permission: powerful, deep, with a character you recognise at the first breath. Yet beneath its intensity lies a surprising balance, and that is exactly what makes it so fascinating.
Similar Fragrances
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Nomadic Dreams by Ghawali shares rose, saffron, oud, patchouli, leather and vanilla, with a more citrusy opening and a gourmand touch of cocoa.
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Silky Woods Elixir by Goldfield & Banks brings back saffron, rose, guaiac wood, oud and a leather accord, in a silkier, more resinous version with fig and Peru balsam.
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Urban Oud by HABIBI NY also combines saffron, rose, patchouli, guaiac and oud over a suede leather, with a spicy touch of cardamom and nutmeg.
FAQ
Is Warek a rose-oud perfume?
Partly: the rose is there, but it supports leather, oud and resins, which are the real protagonists. The result is less floral than classic rose-ouds and smokier, woodier and deeper.
How intense is Warek?
Very: it is considered the most intense perfume in the Fiddah Collection. Reviews speak of strong projection and longevity that lasts all day, so two or three sprays are enough.
Which perfumes does Warek resemble?
Enthusiasts compare it to Orto Parisi Cuoium, Memo African Leather and Nasomatto Black Afgano, for its meeting of leather, oud and resinous, smoky notes that almost recall cannabis.
What does Warek mean?
The name evokes thin silver leaves: the brand links it to the image of silver coins hammered and flattened, which become brighter the more they are worked, a symbol of resilience and rebirth.
Product Information
- Brand
- Kajal Perfumes Paris
- Name
- Warek
- Concentration
- Eau de Parfum
- Size
- 100 ml
- Olfactory family
- Oriental Woody
- Launch year
- 2017
- Made in
- France
