Fraîche / Nouveau
18 ratings
From your scent profile
Maison Alhambra Fraîche / Nouveau is a sweet, spicy unisex fragrance that opens on cocoa and oud.
Skunky's take: Shows up when the lights come on, born for the evening.
How does it perform?
From 19 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
61% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Fruity
- Sweet
- Gourmand
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Earthy
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
EarthyWhat does Fraîche / Nouveau smell like?
Cocoa and oud lead at the start. The heart holds patchouli, caramel, saffron and rose: caramel pulls the scent towards gourmand, saffron adds spice, and rose brings a soft floral touch. The base of frankincense, leather and blackcurrant settles into a smoky, leathery, slightly fruity oriental feel.
Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are not conclusive. Its sweet, heavy build suits cooler weather and evenings best. It reads neither strictly masculine nor feminine and works on anyone. Khadlaj Oud Noir and Montale Leather Patchouli have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Cocoa
- Oud
First hours
- Patchouli
- Caramel
- Saffron
Towards evening
- Frankincense
- Leather
- Blackcurrant
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Winter
- 42%Autumn
- 8%Summer
- 8%Spring
Winter
Autumn
Summer
Spring- Nighttime36%
- Evening36%
- Casual21%
- Daytime7%
Least picked for daytime.
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The closest scents by notes and accords.
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Last updated: October 27, 2026