The Perfume Library

Hercules

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Hercules is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings. It opens with pepper and cinnamon, then moves into tobacco, labdanum, frankincense and osmanthus at the heart. The base holds musk, vanilla, cedarwood, nagarmotha and vetiver. The gourmand, creamy side and the vanilla give it a sweet warmth, while the woody and smoky tones keep that sweetness in check. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and favour night-out and evening wear. Most also read it as masculine and modern. Niche 4 All Tobacco Vanil and Parfums de Marly Herod have a close profile.

Kismet Magic

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Gourmand · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Kismet Magic is a sweet, gourmand unisex oriental with a warm spicy and woody core, best suited to cold-season evenings. It opens with cognac, then moves into cinnamon, tonka bean and oak in the heart. Vanilla, praliné and sandalwood in the base soften it, leaving a sugary, spiced and woody warmth. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. It leans somewhat masculine, though many voters read it as feminine. Fragrance World Cocktail Intense and The Dua Brand Angelic Elixir have a close profile.

Azure

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Azure is a unisex scent that blends mandarin orange, bergamot and orange into a fresh, aquatic and lightly sweet whole, suited to warm days and everyday wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it fits daytime, leisure, sport and office wear alike. Voters split evenly between masculine and modern, with feminine votes trailing behind. The top notes of mandarin orange and bergamot give a bright citrus opening, and orange in the heart rounds it out with a fruity softness. In the base, ginger and ambergris keep it faintly spiced while holding on to the sweet, aquatic feel. Scentiments Green Mandarin and French Avenue Pinnace Oryn have a close profile.

Immortel / Immortal

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Immortel / Immortal is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance with a citrus, aquatic and green character. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick summer and spring, with autumn a fairly close third and winter rarely chosen. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office, and reads masculine and modern. Ginger, bergamot and grapefruit give it a crisp, fresh opening. In the heart, aquatic notes, geranium, rosemary and sage add a green, herbal freshness. The base of labdanum, ambroxan and amber settles it onto a warm, woody footing. Its profile is close to Montagne Parfums Immensity and Maison Alhambra Maître de Blue.

Forbidden Love / Lovely Cherie

8.3

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Malachite

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Malachite is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent led by citrus and green notes. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it is chosen mostly for leisure and daily wear. Its longevity and sillage are rated good. Votes on character are close between masculine, modern and feminine. The top opens with blackcurrant, green mandarin orange and bergamot, and the heart brings pink pepper, jasmine and lavender. In the base, vetiver, musk and amber take over, settling into a soft, woody sweetness. Overall it reads fresh, floral and fruity.

Vibe

8.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Vibe is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, picked mostly for daily and leisure wear. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, with daily wear, leisure and sport leading the occasions. Votes for a masculine and a modern character outweigh feminine ones. The top notes of lemon, mint, orange and coriander give a fresh, green, aquatic opening. The heart holds May rose, basil and apricot, and the base of date, fig and ambrette softens it into something fruity and sweet. Rayhaan Pacific Aura and Jo Milano Game of Spades Bonus have a close profile.

Dark Aoud / Woody Oud

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Maison Alhambra Dark Aoud / Woody Oud is a sweet, spicy and woody unisex scent built around pepper, oud and vanilla. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick winter and fall, with spring close behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also finds a place at work and in daily wear. Around half of voters read it as masculine. Pepper, cardamom and rosewood open it with a warm, spicy edge. In the heart, vetiver, oud and sandalwood lay down a woody, earthy base. Ambergris, tonka bean and vanilla sweeten and soften the dry-down, and the sweet, oriental warmth sits behind the wood.

Fantasme

8.8

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Fantasme is a unisex fragrance that opens with Sicilian lemon, orange and Calabrian bergamot, then warms with ginger and cinnamon; it leans towards spring and summer days. Both longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Masculine and modern votes outweigh feminine ones. The citrus accord runs from start to finish, with a fresh, aquatic and green feel. In the heart, Ceylonese cinnamon, Nigerian ginger and Tunisian neroli add a spicy, lightly sweet warmth. The base settles on ambroxan, gaiac wood, Chinese black tea and frankincense.

Winsome / The Tux

8.1

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Green

Maison Alhambra Winsome / The Tux is a men's perfume that opens fresh and green, then settles into a floral, spicy and sweet dry-down, suited to evenings and the cooler months. The top is coriander, violet leaf and bergamot, which gives a cool, green start. Lily of the valley, rose and black pepper form the heart, adding spice to the floral core. In the base, patchouli, amber and Bourbon vanilla turn it woody, oriental and gourmand. Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. It is worn mostly in the evening and on nights out, and it also works for business and daily wear. Voters describe its character as masculine and classic. Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo (Eau de Parfum) and The Dua Brand Tux have a close profile.

Centro

7.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Centro is a fresh, fruity unisex scent that suits spring and summer days, balancing its sweetness with a floral, powdery backbone. It opens with hyacinth and pineapple, a fresh and fruity start. The heart brings iris, jasmine and pink pepper, adding a floral, powdery and lightly spicy layer. In the base, vetiver, patchouli, musk, vanilla and amber soften and sweeten the scent, with a synthetic sheen lingering in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick spring, followed by summer. Leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Votes for masculine and feminine character sit close together, and a modern streak comes through clearly. Xerjoff Accento and Sospiro Accento Viola have a close profile.

Cassius

8.2

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Opus Noir

7.3

Maison Alhambra

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Opus Noir is a unisex scent that pairs Turkish rose and fruits with nutmeg, leather, vanilla and patchouli, in a sweet, spicy, woody vein. Opus Noir wears with strong longevity and good sillage. Most voters recommend it for fall and winter, spring follows behind, and few pick summer. It leans towards nights out and evenings rather than the office. Masculine or feminine is not clear-cut: votes split almost evenly between the two. The top holds fruits and Turkish rose. In the heart, nutmeg, ylang-ylang, leather and ambergris add spice and a leathery edge to the floral sweetness. In the base, vanilla softens everything, while vetiver, patchouli, cedarwood and musk lay an earthy, woody floor. The overall impression is creamy, oriental and clearly sweet.

Noir

7.9

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Pacific Blue / Porto Neroli

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Pacific Blue / Porto Neroli is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent with a floral, aquatic and slightly green character, suited to daily wear and relaxed hours. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick it for leisure, daytime, sport and business, while few choose it for evenings or nights out. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it leans neither way. The top is led by bitter orange, lemon, neroli and mandarin orange, with jasmine softening that brightness into something floral. In the heart, orange blossom, sea salt and lavender take over, and the aquatic side comes through. At the base, amber sweetens it slightly while absinthe wormwood and herbaceous notes keep the green tone. Its profile is close to Tom Ford Neroli Portofino (Eau de Parfum) and Jeanne en Provence Néroli Intense.

Jorge di Profumo

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Maison Alhambra Jorge di Profumo is a masculine fragrance that opens with bergamot, Sicilian lemon and black pepper, then settles into a woody, lightly smoky character. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall following behind. It leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office, and most voters read it as masculine, while some call it classic or modern. It opens fresh and spicy, with citrus and pepper up front. In the heart, lavender, geranium and tobacco soften the aquatic feel and add a smoky edge. Vetiver, musk and sandalwood dry it down on a woody base. Its profile is close to Acqua di Giò Profumo and Penhaligon's Endymion.

Delilah

7.4

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Maison Alhambra Delilah is a feminine floral that sets a heart of Turkish rose, peony and lily against fresh lychee and bergamot. It opens fresh and fruity with bergamot, lychee and rhubarb. The heart is led by Turkish rose, peony and lily, with a powdery, creamy softness running through the florals. In the base, cashmeran, white musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and settle it onto a soft ground. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick spring and summer, and daily, leisure and business wear lead the occasions. Most voters find it feminine. Its profile is close to Parfums de Marly Delina and Monet's Palette Master x Master.

Fusion Intense / Fabulo Intense

7.8

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Synthetic · Spicy

Maison Alhambra Fusion Intense / Fabulo Intense is a unisex scent that sets the freshness of lavender and sage against the sweet, powdery warmth of almond, vanilla and tonka bean. Lavender and sage lead; in the heart, almond, orris root and vanilla soften the scent into a creamy sweetness. The base of amber, cashmere wood, leather and tonka bean adds a woody, leathery, spicy footing. The overall impression is sweet and oriental, with a synthetic sheen. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, and most pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. Night out and evening wear lead, though leisure and daily use fit too. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine.

Perseus

7.0

Maison Alhambra

Sweet · Synthetic · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Perseus is a sweet, gourmand and spicy men's fragrance, with a creamy, powdery softness running through it. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, with longevity scoring 7.5 out of 10. There are no season or occasion votes to draw on, so it is best described simply as a fragrance aimed at men. It opens with bergamot, cumin and heliotrope, which give a spicy, powdery start. In the heart, lavender, jasmine and almond come forward, the almond adding a gourmand touch. The base of amber, sandalwood and vanilla carries the sweetness and a warm, woody finish. Armaf Craze and Parfums de Marly Pegasus have a close profile.

Pura

7.3

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Maison Alhambra Pura is a fresh, sweet and fruity unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer; it is chosen mainly for leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and nights out. Its longevity and sillage are rated as good. Votes split evenly between masculine and feminine, so it sits comfortably in between. It opens with Sicilian lemon, Sicilian orange and Calabrian bergamot, which give a sharp, bright freshness. Fruits in the heart bring sweetness. In the base, amber, white musk and Bourbon vanilla settle the scent into something creamy and soft.

Verdé Aura

7.7

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Smoky Touch / Toscano Leather

7.2

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Spicy · Woody

Smoky

8.0

Maison Alhambra

Fruity · Sweet · Gourmand

Maison Alhambra Smoky is a sweet, smoky unisex fragrance built around honey, smoke and tobacco, best suited to evenings and cooler weather. It opens with plum, peach and bergamot for a fruity sweetness, lifted slightly by citrus notes. In the heart, honey and smoke take over, with oriental notes adding a spicy, resinous warmth. The base of tobacco, white tobacco and amber settles into a woody, gourmand finish. Longevity and sillage are both rated strong. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it is chosen more for evenings and nights out. It mostly reads masculine, though it remains unisex. Dior Tobacolor and Franck Boclet Tobacco have a close profile.

Coral Blush / Bright Peach

7.0

Maison Alhambra

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Maison Alhambra Coral Blush / Bright Peach is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a powdery, creamy base, leaning towards leisure and daily wear. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, though it also works in fall and winter. It suits leisure, daily wear and nights out. The top opens with green leaves, blood orange and peach, and the peach sets the sweet, fruity tone. Patchouli sits at the heart, while cognac and honey in the base give it a warm, gourmand finish. Floral and synthetic touches also run through the accords. Jean Paul Gaultier Scandal and Jil Sander Sunset (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.