Is Maison Alhambra Decadent Wonder a dupe of Amouage Love Delight?

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View Liquid → Love Delight EDP

View Liquid → Decadent Wonder EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Love Delight EDP

A modern Amouage that's surprisingly divisive. It pulls in different directions, from bright gourmand to powdery floral to even 'bug spray' for some. A safe blind buy for others, if you like a spiced vanilla with a twist, this could be your new signature. Just be sure to test it on your skin first.

Statement

Our Verdict - Decadent Wonder EDP

This is a seriously impressive 'inspired by' scent, delivering niche-level luxury and an addictive scent profile at an absolute steal. Don't let the low price tag fool you, it's a confident, complex scent that punches well above its weight, even if not everyone finds it perfectly balanced.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Love Delight EDP A Decadent Wonder EDP B

Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Love Delight EDP

Decadent Wonder EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Ginger 38% vs 37%

Mandarin 32% vs 32%

Cinnamon 29% vs 29%

Shared Notes

Heliotrope 43% vs 45%

Jasmine 33% vs 29%

Rose 22% vs 24%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 34% vs 32%

Cacao Pod 26% vs 24%

Rum 21% vs 23%

Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 17% vs 19%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Love Delight Decadent Wonder

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Love Delight

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

With decent longevity and sillage, it's suitable for various settings, though it might be a bit much for a formal office environment due to its spicy sweetness. The warm, inviting gourmand and floral notes make it particularly well-suited for dates or cozy evening casual wear.

Decadent Wonder

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual Formal

Its strong projection and long-lasting nature, paired with a rich, gourmand-spicy profile, make it less suited for a close-quarters office setting. However, this same intensity makes it perfect for dates and evening events, offering a luxurious and captivating aura. It also shines casually on cooler days.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match

93%

Key Similarities

Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Rose, Cacao Pod, Jasmine

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion