Is Maison Alhambra Eternal Touch a dupe of Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille?

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View Liquid → Eternal Touch EDP

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Vanille EDP

A powerhouse of spiced tobacco and creamy vanilla, this is as much a statement piece as a fragrance. Unapologetically bold, luxurious, and enveloping, it demands attention and defines cold-weather elegance.

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Our Verdict - Eternal Touch EDP

This much-debated dupe nails the core impression of its inspiration, offering a potent, spiced tobacco-vanilla journey. Be warned: the strong clove opening isn't for everyone, but for those who endure, a sweet, long-lasting coziness awaits.

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Scent Profile

How they compare

Tobacco Vanille EDP A Eternal Touch 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

Tobacco Vanille EDP

Eternal Touch EDP

Notes

Top Notes

Tobacco 51% Spicy Notes 49%

Top Notes

Tobacco 53% Spicy Notes 47%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 29% Cacao Pod 25% Tonka Bean 24% Tobacco Blossom 22%

Heart Notes

Vanilla 31% Tonka Bean 25% Tobacco Blossom 23% Cacao Pod 20%

Base Notes

Dried Fruits 56% Woody Notes 44%

Base Notes

Dried Fruits 52% Woody Notes 48%

Shared Notes

Tobacco 51% vs 53%

Spicy Notes 48% vs 46%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 28% vs 31%

Cacao Pod 24% vs 20%

Tonka Bean 24% vs 25%

Tobacco Blossom 22% vs 22%

Shared Notes

Dried Fruits 55% vs 52%

Woody Notes 44% vs 47%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Tobacco Vanille Eternal Touch

Beast (10+h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Potent

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Vanille

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Spring

The dense, sweet, and spicy profile anchored by tobacco and vanilla is best suited for cold weather, where its richness and power can shine without overwhelming. It can be cloying in heat but enveloping in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

With its commanding projection, opulent sweetness, and long-lasting sillage, Tobacco Vanille is ideal for formal occasions, special nights, or upscale gatherings. It's too bold and intense for office or sporty settings.

Eternal Touch

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

Its noticeable projection and strong initial spicy accord make it a bit much for the office. However, the warm, sweet tobacco and vanilla are perfect for dates and evening casual wear, offering a comforting yet intriguing presence.

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 8 notes is in the original, including Tobacco, Spicy Notes, Tobacco Blossom

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion