Caravansérail is one of the more unique coffee-based fragrances I’ve come across, and it’s actually quite lovely. Usually I’m not a big fan of coffee scents as the note itself can become very overpowering, but this is balanced to perfection. The coffee is of course the star - it’s very realistic and natural smelling, providing that rich bitterness and steamy warmth which is accentuated and partnered with an incredibly smooth and creamy note of cardamom. This pairing makes up the bulk of the scent, with gentle fruity touches and hints of woods in the background. Overall a really lovely scent. It’s very serene and relaxing to wear, I can imagine this would be perfect to wear to a cafe. It’s not a scent I plan on buying, as I said because I’m not a huge fan of coffee notes, but I can still admit this is fantastic.
This succeeds where Épices Exquises failed. The profile is very similar, but this one doesn't turn scratchy with the nasty patchouli note. Here, it's more complex, balanced, and high quality. It's a lovely cardamom perfume.