Monocline 05
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Smoke & Mirrors
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a bit of a pickle - literally. Maison Alhambra's Monocline 05 promised cashmeran cosiness but delivers a divisive gin and tonic vibe with a side of pickle juice. You'll either love its fresh, woody strangeness or wonder why you'd ever want to smell like this. It's cheap enough to experiment, though.
Don't fall for the hype: Smoke & Mirrors is a divisive one. While some find a decent, masculine scent, others detect an unpleasant, dated aroma. Many agree it's just 'average' and doesn't live up to its marketing claims.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 3% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 30% | 16% |
| Warm | 15% | 6% |
| Woody | 35% | 40% |
| Earthy | 0% | 5% |
| Animalic | 40% | 42% |
| Fresh | 0% | 5% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its light projection and moderate longevity make it suitable for office environments where you don't want to overpower. Given its unique woody-fresh character, it's a good casual scent, though less suited for formal events or romantic dates where something more conventionally appealing might be preferred.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
The strong woody, leathery, and musky accords, alongside a consensus of average to weak performance, make this unsuitable for intimate office settings. It's best suited for casual or date wear, where a bolder, slightly mysterious scent can be appreciated, but not for formal events due to its polarising nature and lack of widespread appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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