Is Maison Alhambra The Serpent a dupe of Gucci The Voice of the Snake?
The Voice of the Snake EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2022 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
The Serpent EDP
While both fragrances feature prominent oud, saffron, and patchouli, The Voice of the Snake leans into a smoother, more refined presentation. The Serpent, on the other hand, is a bolder, more challenging experience with a more industrial vibe. If you seek a sophisticated oud with depth and smoky character, Gucci is your choice. However, if you crave an unapologetically powerful and provocative scent at a budget price, Maison Alhambra delivers a daring alternative. The Serpent will definitely turn heads, for better or worse!
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- The Voice of the Snake
- The Serpent
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You prefer a smoother, more refined oud experience.
- You appreciate sophisticated and well-blended fragrances.
- You want a fragrance with a smoky, leathery character.
- You want something that is easier to wear and more versatile.
- You want a very bold and challenging scent.
- You are looking for a potent oud fragrance on a budget.
- You enjoy fragrances with an industrial or edgy vibe.
- You want a fragrance that will make a statement.
Serious staying power in a dark, smoky oud, built for cold nights. Saffron and black pepper give it a hot start, and leather, incense and patchouli make it brooding.
This one's a true love-it-or-hate-it affair. Many call it a beastly dark oud monster, but others can't stomach the industrial or 'antiseptic' vibes. Definitely not for the faint of heart, but if you're into unapologetically bold, challenging scents, The Serpent might just charm you.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Saffron
100%
vs
100%
Oud
37%
vs
100%
Patchouli
26%
vs
100%
Pepper
35%
Cypress
28%
Leather
24%
Vetiver
15%
Rose
13%
Incense
11%
Sandalwood
9%
Saffron
100%
Oud
100%
Saffron
100%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Oud, incense and leather are heavy and dark, so winter is where it belongs, with autumn close behind. In summer it would be suffocating.
Occasions
Formal events and dark, dressy evenings suit its power. It overwhelms an office and has no place in casual or sporty wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its beast-mode performance and polarising 'industrial' facets make it unsuitable for office wear or casual settings, where it might overwhelm. However, its dark, complex, and luxurious character, alongside the strong sillage and longevity, makes it perfect for formal events or a memorable, intimate date night.
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.
Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Oud, Patchouli, Saffron
Adds cypress and incense
Where to buy
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