The Perfume Library

Dark Door Intense

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Dark Door Intense is a men's fragrance that pairs a floral, sweet side with a powdery, creamy gourmand feel, over a woody, spicy base. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring trailing behind. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place in daily wear and at the office. Voters lean clearly towards a masculine character. It opens with lavender. In the heart, Ambrette seed, pear and iris take over: the pear brings sweetness while the iris keeps things powdery and soft. Virginia cedar and vetiver settle underneath as a dry, woody base. The Dua Brand Intense Homme and Emir Homme Intense have a close profile.

Reyna

7.9

Maison Alhambra

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Reyna is a floral, gourmand women's fragrance that sets bright citrus against fruit, cream and powder. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters recommend spring, autumn and winter, with summer slightly behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions named most often, and it suits daily wear too. Most voters read it as feminine, and some call it modern. The top notes of grapefruit, bergamot and mandarin orange bring the citrus forward. In the heart, orange blossom, raspberry and blackcurrant add a floral, fruity sweetness. The base of cream, ambrette, musk and marshmallow leaves it creamy, powdery and gourmand.

Galatea

7.5

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra Galatea is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, fruity side against a smoky, leathery woodiness. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it lingers on skin and makes its presence known. Voters rate its value for money very highly. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with maté, cypress, thyme, green and fruity notes. Jasmine, rose and iris give the heart a floral softness. The base of vetiver, leather, Virginia cedar, vanilla and amber leaves a spicy, smoky warmth. Parfums de Marly Godolphin and Maison Alhambra Athena have a close profile.

Megara

7.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Megara is a fresh, citrusy and aquatic unisex scent that leans towards leisure and daily wear. It opens with bright bergamot and lemon. The heart brings a watery coolness from algae, hedione and calone, with a green, slightly synthetic edge. The base settles into a woody floor of musk, ambroxan and cedar, with spicy and oriental touches staying in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick leisure and daily wear, while some also choose a night out or the office. Ayat Qamar and Fragrance World Aqua Pura have a close profile.

Le Noir

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra Le Noir is a men's fragrance that sets a floral, sweet body against spice and woody notes, with a powdery finish. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, spring is also acceptable, and summer is the least favoured season. It is chosen most for evenings and nights out, and also for daily wear. It opens with cardamom for a spicy first impression. In the heart, iris and lavender bring a floral, powdery softness. In the base, vanilla joins oriental and woody notes, settling the scent into something sweet and warm.

Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch / Tobacco Touch is a unisex oriental where sweet, gourmand warmth meets a spicy, smoky and woody edge, best suited to cold-weather evenings. Both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is chosen mostly for evenings and nights out. It leans masculine in character, though some read it as classic or modern. It opens with spices and tobacco. Towards the heart, tobacco flower, tonka bean, vanilla and cocoa soften and sweeten it. The base of dried fruits and woods lays down a warm, woody foundation. Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille (Eau de Parfum) and LPDO Vanille Persuasive share a close profile.

Athena

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Athena is a floral, sweet women's fragrance with a powdery, creamy feel, and it sits fairly evenly across the seasons. It opens with thyme, cypress, saffron and green notes, a spicy freshness that the fruits soften. In the heart, jasmine, rose and orris root build a floral, powdery surface. The base sweetens with vanilla, amber and musk, while vetiver and leather add a dry weight beneath that sweetness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly towards fall and spring, with winter and summer close behind, and it suits daytime and evening wear about equally. Most voters find it feminine, and some call it modern. Rasasi Qasamat Bareeq and Anfas Ishq Special have a close profile.

Exclusif Tabac

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around tobacco, patchouli and vetiver; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it leans towards nights out and evenings. In character it reads closer to masculine. The top notes of osmanthus, ginger and citrus add some freshness, while artemisia brings a faint herbal edge. In the heart, tobacco, gaiac wood, patchouli and vetiver form a woody, smoky base that tonka bean sweetens in the dry-down. Spicy, resinous and oriental accents run alongside. Auraa Desire Homme Intensus and Pendora Scents Mysterious Tobacco have a close profile.

Infini Musk

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Dark Door Sport

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Alhambra Dark Door Sport is a fresh, woody scent for men that pairs grapefruit, bergamot and lemon with elemi resin and vetiver. Its longevity and projection are both moderate, so it neither lingers all day nor fades quickly. Most voters choose it for daily wear, followed by leisure and business settings, and some wear it for sport. It opens with grapefruit, bergamot and lemon, a citrusy, fruity freshness that elemi resin tints with a light resinous note. In the heart, vetiver, cedar and ginger build a green, woody, spicy base. In the base, lavender, rosemary and sandalwood keep the clean feel while softening the scent.

Summer Vibes

7.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

True Word

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Alhambra True Word is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, citrusy start with a sweet, spicy and woody foundation. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and although the number of votes is small, the scores lean positive. Value for money is rated highly too. With no gender lean, it suits both men and women. The top notes are cardamom and pineapple, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, sage, frankincense and vanilla take over; vanilla sweetens the scent while sage and frankincense add spicy depth. The base of tonka bean, patchouli and sandalwood leaves a warm, woody trail. Creed Aventus Cologne and Kajal Kajal Homme have a close profile.

Infini Rose

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Alhambra Infini Rose is a fresh, floral unisex scent that pairs Turkish and Bulgarian rose with Egyptian jasmine. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick it for evening and night-out wear, though some also choose it for daytime and the office. Being unisex, it suits both women and men. It opens with bergamot, hedione and pink pepper, giving a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart the roses and jasmine bring the floral side forward, and the base of Bourbon vanilla and amber sweetens it and finishes it with an oriental warmth. Green and woody tones stay in the background. French Avenue Rose Explosion and Lattafa Amethyst have a close profile.

Oceana

7.8

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Alhambra Oceana is a unisex oriental fragrance with a sweet, spicy and woody character. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good, so it stays noticeable on skin and clothes. There are no season or occasion votes to lean on, so no particular setting is suggested; it sits comfortably on men and women alike. It opens with Bourbon vanilla, sweet and creamy. In the heart, Siam benzoin adds a resinous warmth, and oud underneath brings a woody, leathery depth. Spicy tones keep the sweetness in check. Its profile is close to L'Artisan Parfumeur Ode à l'Oudh and Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Superior Aoud.

Desert

7.9

Maison Alhambra · 2025

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Maison Alhambra Desert is a unisex fragrance with a fruity, sweet gourmand character, deepened by spice and leather. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, so it suits anyone who wants a full-bodied scent that leaves a trail. It reads fine on men and women alike, for those who enjoy dense sweetness. It opens with cinnamon, raspberry and strawberry: dark fruit sweetness wrapped in spicy warmth. The heart brings cedarwood, caramel and blackberry, a woody base under a sugary body. The base holds leather, vanilla, tonka bean and patchouli, drying down creamy, smoky and faintly leathery. Veneno Scarlet and Red Infusion share a close profile.

Flower Addiction / Narcotic Flower

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Flower Addiction / Narcotic Flower is a fresh, fruity and sweet floral softened by a creamy feel, worn as a unisex scent. Its longevity and sillage are both rated strong, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that with some caution. Voters also rate its value for money very highly. It opens with peach, lychee and bergamot, a fresh and juicy fruit note. In the heart, peony, Petalia®, orange blossom and jasmine form a floral bouquet. The base of woody notes, musk and moss settles it onto a creamy, soft ground. Its profile is close to Maison Alhambra Flower Addiction Rouge / Narcotic Flower Edition Rouge and MAD Parfumeur Narcotic.

Sensual Vanilla

7.0

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Sensual Vanilla is a sweet, gourmand women's fragrance built around vanilla. Bitter almond comes first, while floral notes and vanilla form a soft, sweet heart. In the base, sandalwood, vanilla absolute and tonka bean deepen that sweetness. Spicy and animal accords stay in the background, with a faintly synthetic sheen running through the blend. Longevity and sillage are rated strong, though the number of voters is small. Its dense, full character reads as feminine.

Delilah Blanc

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Delilah Blanc is a women's fragrance that opens with white peach, mandarin orange and bergamot in a fresh, sweet, fruity way, then softens into orange blossom and vanilla. Both its longevity and its sillage are rated good, with longevity a little stronger. It also scores high for value. The vote counts are small, so these ratings are best read with caution. The opening of white peach, mandarin orange and bergamot is fresh, citrusy and fruity. In the heart, orange blossom adds a soft floral note while vetiver brings a light dryness. The base of musk and vanilla brings out the sweetness. Aquatic and synthetic facets run through the whole. Afnan Perfumes Mystique Bouquet and Afnan Perfumes Turathi Electric have a close profile.

Montaigne Coco

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Montaigne Coco is a floral, fruity scent for women, sweetened by a creamy, gourmand warmth. It suits evenings as much as daytime: voters pick evening most, followed by leisure and a night out. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and value for money scores high. It reads feminine. It opens on coconut and peach, a sweet and fruity start. At the heart, tiaré, ylang-ylang and jasmine add a soft floral note. It settles into vanilla, white musk and woody notes that leave a powdery, creamy trail. Its profile is close to Mancera Coco Vanille and Les Petits Plaisirs Vanille Monoï.

Bronzite

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Bronzite is a fresh, citrusy and spicy unisex scent built around grapefruit and ginger. It opens with grapefruit, bringing a citrusy, fruity brightness. Indian ginger adds a spicy warmth in the heart, and ambroxan settles the scent onto a woody, distinctly synthetic base. Longevity and sillage are rated as good, though the sample of votes is small, so this is only a rough guide. Its value for money is rated very highly. The profile is fresh enough to sit comfortably on both men and women.

Avant

6.6

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Maison Alhambra Avant is a men's fragrance led by pineapple, blackcurrant and bergamot, with a fresh, citrusy, fruity character. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these figures are tentative. It is positioned as a men's scent. It opens with pineapple, blackcurrant, bergamot and apple, giving a fruity freshness. In the heart, birch, juniper berry, patchouli and jasmine add a green, smoky, earthy side. The base of musk, oakmoss, vanilla and ambergris softens the sweetness and leaves a woody footing. LPDO Cretus and Reyane Tradition Insurrection II Pure have a close profile.

Your Touch Santal

8.5

Maison Alhambra · 2025

Floral · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Your Touch Santal is a unisex oriental woody scent that pairs the soft, creamy sweetness of sandalwood and vanilla with a spicy touch of saffron. The saffron opening gives the scent a spicy warmth. In the heart, chestnut and lavender come forward, with floral and gourmand tones softening the sweetness. The base of sandalwood, vanilla and cedarwood settles it onto a woody, creamy ground. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming the room. Its sweet, warm character suits cooler weather best. It sits equally comfortably on men and women.

Lava

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Lava is a fresh, green unisex fragrance built around spearmint, lavender and oakmoss. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the small number of votes means these ratings are tentative. It suits men and women alike and leaves a cool, clean trail. It opens with spearmint and lavender for a crisp start. In the heart, geranium and cedarwood bring a floral and woody balance, while oakmoss and styrax settle the base into an earthy, lightly spicy ground. Fresh, citrus and aquatic accords shape its character. Davidoff Cool Water (Eau de Toilette) and Montale Fougères Marines have a close profile.

Avant Silk

8.7

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Avant Silk is a floral, spicy unisex scent that opens with myrrh, saffron and citrus fruits and settles into vanilla, amber and musk. Avant Silk has strong longevity and strong sillage, and most voters rate both as high, though the number of votes is small, so the picture is not firm. It reads as unisex, suiting men and women alike. The top is myrrh, saffron and citrus fruits. The heart brings cypriol, patchouli, tuberose and orange blossom, giving a floral and earthy body. The base of musk, amber, vanilla and cedarwood turns it sweet, powdery and woody, with smoky and resinous shades staying in the background. Perfumes with a close profile include Officina delle Essenze Caldo Orientale and Gucci Gucci Oud.