Date is a rich, sticky-sweet dried fruit note that shows up in 37 perfumes on Scendira, and it's one of the most gourmand-coded notes in the catalogue: Gourmand holds 18 of the 37 (49%), with Woody and Warm & Amber tied at 6 each. The dominant paired accord is sweet, appearing in 32 of the 37 perfumes, with amber, vanilla, and warm spicy close behind, giving date a warm, syrupy character closer to spiced pastry than fresh fruit. It's a signature note in modern Arabic gourmands, usually anchoring the base alongside vanilla and warm spice. By community mentions, the most-discussed date perfumes on Scendira are Khamrah, Sharaf Blend, and Rare Reef. The note skews unisex: 73% unisex, 16% masculine, 11% feminine. Prices range from $20.17 to $72.61, with most sitting near $33. Filter by note or vibe below, or ask Dira to match a specific date perfume to what you actually want to smell like.
Which Families Carry Date
Gourmand is the leading family for date on Scendira, holding 18 of the 37 Gourmand date perfumes (49%). Woody and Warm & Amber tie for second with 6 each, where date deepens a spiced or ambery base into something richer. Date is one of the defining notes of the modern Arabic gourmand style, almost always shown alongside vanilla and warm spice.
Who Date Suits
Best for: anyone who wants a warm, spiced sweetness instead of a light fruity note, date works well in cozy, cold-weather gourmands. Sample first if: you're new to Arabic gourmands, since date can read intensely sweet and rich compared to a typical Western vanilla. Skip if: you want something clean or fresh, since date leans heavily into warm, syrupy sweetness.
Most-Discussed Date Perfumes on Scendira
By community mentions, the most-discussed date perfumes are Khamrah ($25.77), Sharaf Blend ($28.71), and Rare Reef ($34.00). Each has its own page here with real notes, accords, and the honest downside.
Every perfume in this collection is catalogued from real notes, accords, and community sentiment. No paid placements.
