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Atelier des Ors · Sold as unisex
Kawa Karda
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafting through a dimly lit café, where the air is filled with the promise of late-night conversation and lingering warmth.
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Kawa KardaLuxury · $250+
61%Similar accords, often for lessAwake · AkroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cardamom and coffee8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Kawa Karda, launched in 2024 by Atelier des Ors and crafted by Marie Salamagne, is a warm spicy composition that begins with an aromatic punch and settles into rich coffee notes. The fragrance's smoky undertones add depth, creating a complex profile that feels both intimate and expansive. It’s the kind of scent that draws you in with its spicy warmth before revealing layers of complexity.
Apply Kawa Karda in light layers — its smoky base notes develop gradually on skin. It reads best close to the body rather than filling a room, making it perfect for intimate settings or cozy evenings.
Fig. 01 — Kawa Karda, Atelier des Ors
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Marie Salamagne
Florals reimaginedMarie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.
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Dior · 2010La Collection Couturier Parfumeur VetiverShares Coffee$100–250★ 4.48 (347)
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 25%.