Liam vs Khamrah Qahwa

The r/fragrance community has a largely negative consensus on Liam by Lattafa, with disappointed blind buyers noting it smells nothing like advertised (heavy patchouli and church-like incense instead of promised cinnamon and vanilla). While the packaging impresses for the low price, the divisive scent profile and overpowering notes make it a polarizing fragrance that most reviewers regret purchasing, with some suggesting aging the bottle may help but many finding no improvement.

Khamrah Qahwa won Fragrantica's Best Unisex Fragrance award in 2024, indicating community appreciation for the scent. However, the award itself received significant criticism from r/fragrance users who questioned the credibility of the entire rankings, citing inconsistent eligibility criteria and repetitive winner patterns across categories.