Is Maison Alhambra La Voie a dupe of Giorgio Armani My Way?

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My Way Eau de Parfum bottle My Way EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2020 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
La Voie Eau de Parfum bottle La Voie EDP
Our Verdict

My Way (Armani) and La Voie (Maison Alhambra) are near-identical takes on modern white florals, but they differ in intensity and price. My Way offers a refined, balanced sweetness, while La Voie amplifies the bubblegum tuberose, creating a bolder, more assertive effect. La Voie is a super affordable clone; however, its intensity may be cloying to some. If you want a sweeter, louder fragrance, go with La Voie. If you prefer a more subtle, sophisticated take, My Way is the better choice.

$75.95+ tax from
1.7 fl oz (50 ml) at FragranceShop.com
Best value $34.49/fl oz (3.0 fl oz (90 ml))
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$21.69+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at FragranceNet
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Choose My Way if...
  • You prefer a more refined and subtle fragrance.
  • You appreciate high-quality ingredients and smooth blending.
  • You want a versatile scent for both day and night.
  • You don't mind investing in a premium designer fragrance.
Choose La Voie if...
  • You want a very affordable alternative.
  • You love a bold, sweet, and playful fragrance.
  • You want a fragrance that makes a statement.
  • You enjoy strong tuberose scents.
Our Verdict - My Way EDP
A radiant bouquet of white florals with a creamy, optimistic lift. Effortlessly modern, My Way radiates approachable femininity and feels like a spring morning in a bottle.
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Our Verdict - La Voie EDP
This is a ridiculously sweet bubblegum tuberose bomb, an unapologetic crowd-pleaser that nails that My Way DNA without the hefty price tag. It's divisive, though; some find it headache-inducing, while others can't get enough of its playful charm.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
My Way EDP A La Voie 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
My Way EDP
La Voie EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 51% vs 56%
Jasmine Jasmine 50% vs 41%
Tuberose Tuberose 50% vs 58%
Bergamot Bergamot 48% vs 43%
Vanilla Vanilla 35% vs 40%
Musk Musk 34% vs 34%
Cedar Cedar 29% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Orange Blossom Orange Blossom 51% vs 56%
Bergamot Bergamot 48% vs 43%
Shared Notes
Jasmine Jasmine 50% vs 41%
Tuberose Tuberose 50% vs 58%
Shared Notes
Vanilla Vanilla 35% vs 40%
Musk Musk 34% vs 34%
Cedar Cedar 29% vs 25%

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

My Way La Voie
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

My Way

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

The bright citrus and white florals make My Way perfect for spring, while its creamy tuberose-vanilla heart carries into cooler fall days. The moderate sweetness is less suited to winter's depth or summer's heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Refined, non-intrusive projection and fresh floral character make this ideal for office, dates, and casual wear. Its femininity and subtle sweetness are less suited to sporty or highly formal black-tie events.

La Voie

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its potent projection and bubblegum sweetness make it less ideal for formal settings, but its generally uplifting nature and mass appeal are perfect for casual outings and dates. While some reviews suggest it's office-appropriate, its potential cloying effect in close quarters means a lighter hand is needed for professional environments.

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 7 notes is in the original, including Cedar, Musk, Jasmine

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

My Way EDP
La Voie EDP

Prices before sales tax, which the shop adds at checkout.

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