Is Maison Alhambra Incense Ebony a dupe of Tom Ford Ébène Fumé?
Ébène Fumé EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | 2024 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Incense Ebony EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Ébène Fumé
- Incense Ebony
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
A transcendent smoky wood fragrance, Ébène Fumé layers incense, palo santo, and dark resins into an aura of meditative luxury. Both contemplative and luxurious, it is Tom Ford at his most spiritual.
A smoky, churchy incense bomb that's a dead ringer for a much pricier bottle. Give it time to macerate and it transforms from an ashtray into a surprisingly fresh and woody powerhouse, though some find it a touch synthetic.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Ebony
33%
vs
35%
Resins
33%
vs
34%
Guaiac Wood
33%
vs
30%
Palo Santo
26%
vs
28%
Incense
26%
vs
30%
Pepper
25%
vs
24%
Leather
21%
vs
21%
Violet Leaf
21%
vs
17%
Labdanum
20%
vs
21%
Cade
20%
vs
21%
Papyrus
20%
vs
19%
Rose
16%
vs
15%
Leather
21%
vs
21%
Labdanum
20%
vs
21%
Cade
20%
vs
21%
Papyrus
20%
vs
19%
Rose
16%
vs
15%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The smoky woods, resin, and incense are ideally suited for fall and winter, providing a cocooning, warming effect. It can work in spring's cooler days but is likely too heavy for high summer heat.
Occasions
Refined richness and moderate boldness make it excellent for formal settings and romantic evenings, but the smoky, opulent character is too assertive for office or sporty scenarios.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dominant smoky, woody accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for a winter's evening date or formal event where its bold character can truly shine.
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.
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Resins, Ebony, Palo Santo
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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