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Amazon shoppers swear by 'breath-taking' £20 scent that 'lasts a whole day'
'Every time I wear it, I feel confident, polished, and a little more myself. The bottle is gorgeous, too — a perfect reflection of the fragrance inside. A true gem in my collection' Amazon shoppers are flocking to buy a £21.99 perfume that they insist makes them feel confident. Khamrah by Lattafa is proving popular on shopping giant Amazon with it having over 25,000 ratings. Khamrah is quite spice forward, opening up with cinnamon and nutmeg which is brightened with bergamot. The heart is a warm blend of dates, praline, tuberose and mahonial. It rounds out with a warm base of vanilla, tonka bean, amberwood, myrrh, benzoin and akigalawood. This is a great option as autumn slowly approaches. For those who like the date note but want something sweeter then perhaps Lush's £28 Sticky Dates is worth checking out. Khamrah has been compared to Angel's Share by Kilian (£310) although while the packaging is similar there are not many overlapping notes. How to get Sol de Janeiro's new 'seductive' summer fragrance for under £9 Lorraine Kelly's makeup artist shares anti-ageing product from Boots for 'dewy' skin Khamrah has pulled in an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 25,343 global ratings. One shopper said: "The bottle is stunning—heavy, well-designed, and comes in premium packaging that feels high-end. Performance is excellent with long-lasting wear and strong projection. Perfect for evening wear or colder months, Khamrah is a standout choice for anyone who loves warm, sweet, and seductive scents without the designer price tag." Another insisted it boosted their mood, writing: "This perfume is simply breath-taking. The scent opens with a beautiful burst of freshness and gently melts into warm, sophisticated notes that linger all day. It strikes the perfect balance between subtle and noticeable — never too strong, but impossible to ignore. Every time I wear it, I feel confident, polished, and a little more myself. The bottle is gorgeous, too — a perfect reflection of the fragrance inside. A true gem in my collection!" The spices can be quite divisive, with one shopper saying: "I saw all the hype about Khamrah by Lattafa and decided to blind buy it. It's a really strong fragrance, but I didn't like it because the cinnamon was too much for me. If you love cinnamon, you'll probably enjoy it, but it's not my type. The first day I wore it, it was so strong that someone complimented me at night, even though I had sprayed it in the morning! The longevity is crazy. I ended up giving it to my friend, and she loves it." Another review commented on a booziness in Khamrah, that we often see noted in the more expensive Angel's Share people associate with the scent. They said: "The fragrance is sweet boozey and spicy and settles down after it dries down to a sweet and spicy fragrance. Absolutely love the longevity and projection. Easily lasts a whole day long on my skin. Great value for money."
Irish Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Why you need to visit Offaly: Boglands, Beauty and Unexpected Brilliance
If you hear enough about a place, you feel as though you know it without ever having seen it. Offaly has been one of those places for me. A part of it stems from naive preconceptions, of course. When I was in primary school, our class went on a trip to Causey Farm in Fordstown, Meath, where the main attraction was jumping into a raised bog and trying to slither and clamber your way out of its mucky hold. I remember my shoe falling off and having to excavate it before Girley Bog swallowed it for good. So, when I learned that Offaly was known for its many boglands, I imagined it as Girley Bog on a grand scale, a place where the ground might give way beneath you at any moment, where you could sink into the same abyss as Seamus Heaney's bog people. Like many people in Ireland, I have also always lived within walking distance of the coastline, and I think I have taken some unconscious comfort in being near this edge. The coastline is a boundary from which you can slowly peg your way inland, safe in the knowledge that the edge is nearby, steady and familiar. In contrast, I thought of landlocked Offaly as being land in every direction to the point of feeling hemmed in and indistinct, without a sea to frame the horizon, to draw a line under things, to empty your past somewhere. This is silly, romanticised talk, but it also bears some relation to historical thought. For instance, archaeologists long believed that Ireland's first people lived only near the coast. This changed, however, in 1977, when bog harvesting at Lough Boora in Offaly revealed thousands of artefacts left behind by Mesolithic hunters. What had seemed to be merely sodden bogland turned out to be the storm shoreline of an ancient lake. So it is with Offaly: it surprises you. Throughout the 1800s, people flocked to Birr Castle not to soak in its old charm, but to marvel at the Leviathan of Parsonstown – the biggest and best telescope in the world, designed and built by the Third Earl of Rosse. Birr was a gateway to the galaxy's secrets. It is unsurprising, in this sense, that the county has been creative and forward-thinking in the wake of the end of peat production in the boglands, an industry that once employed many of its people. For example, a visit to Tullamore D.E.W.'s sprawling site felt like witnessing a miraculous science experiment, one that fuses history and heritage into something pure and magical. During an entertaining and informative tour, we were led into a warehouse where barrels of whiskey were stacked to the heavens, and the smell – what is called the Angel's Share, the whiskey that evaporates from its cask during the ageing process – was intoxicating. After pouring hundreds of millions into this plant, Donald Trump's tariff wars must be making them nervous, but Tullamore D.E.W., on the evidence of our experience, seems fully equipped to take on the world. Offaly, as Jonathan O'Meara, the founder of Mid Ireland Adventure, told us, is only in the infancy of its rich potential as a tourist destination. We met Jonathan in Banagher, from where he took us out on stand-up paddleboards to explore the River Shannon. I often find that my enjoyment of outdoor activities can be tempered by a fear of making a fool of myself. It was hard not to be won over by his enthusiasm for the local landscape as we soaked in the natural beauty. After a few hours on the water, we felt lighter, more relaxed and better about ourselves. 'The Shannon has that effect,' Jonathan said. If relaxation is what you seek, I would also highly recommend a visit to Michelle O'Donnell's Glasshammer Studios in Rhode. This was another activity I initially felt ill-suited for. Having little to no artistic talent, I was hoping that the skills of my partner Tiffani, a landscape painter, might compensate for my own lack. But again, I needn't have worried. Rather than presenting glass art as a finely tuned skill, which I'm sure it is in many ways, Michelle emphasised that it is a form of play, a medium through which we can free ourselves from the strictures of modern life. Michelle is a highly esteemed artist who has been commissioned to create glass works for the likes of Barack Obama, among many others. Her expansive studio is outfitted with top-tier equipment and materials, but above all, we got an overwhelming sense of generosity, a desire to open her doors and allow people to experience the connective power of art, a language of its own. For my part, hesitant, doubtful sprinklings of glass turned into more confident layerings, and by the morning's end, with Michelle's encouragement and expertise, I felt I had created something to be proud of. She is a warm and charismatic host, and her studio is a must-visit for anyone coming to the county. Throughout our trip, we stayed at the fabulous County Arms Hotel in Birr, located just across the road from the site of the first-ever All-Ireland hurling final in 1888. We also had the chance to dine at the Old Warehouse in Tullamore, whose investors include Shane Lowry, the golfing superstar and a member of one of the county's most famous GAA families. The setting, especially the plush velvet seats, felt indulgent, and the food was delicious. On the drive back to Birr, already looking forward to the comforts of our beautiful hotel room, the long, straight, and flat roads reminded my American partner of rural Tennessee. We seemed lucky with the weather until we rented mountain bikes from Bloom E Riders. Having embarrassingly gotten a little lost trying to find the trailhead, the rain began to pour, and the Slieve Bloom Mountains suddenly looked daunting. But we were reassured by clear maps and signs, and the e-bikes themselves powered us up any challenging climbs. Mountain biking often feels like an extreme sport reserved for daredevils, but the Slieve Bloom trails are graded for all levels, allowing anyone to enjoy the sport and the breathtaking scenery. Ireland likes to peddle the notion of our untouched landscapes. The West of Ireland, in particular, likes to market itself as being frozen in time. It's a fallacy, of course. Geologically speaking, the land is always on the move, and throughout the country, we have always tried to scrape a living from the soil rather than dumbly admire it. For this reason, Lough Boora Discovery Park has hit upon the right blend. For one, it is a great place for a family day out. We rented bikes, and a few hours quickly went by as we took in Mesolithic sites, a fairy trail, birdwatching spots, fishing opportunities, and trails that showcased a beautiful landscape. But we were particularly drawn to the sculpture park, which, among other things, celebrates the area's industrious past rather than trying to hide it. Indeed, with Bord na Mona having closed down peat production in the area, the feeling wasn't necessarily that the park was allowing wildlife to reclaim its territory, but rather a kind of continuity between what was and what could be. Stay updated with the latest events, travel tips, and places to stay by visiting
