Alamut
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2007 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Alahine
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This is a seriously polarising scent: some call it a masterpiece, others an 'old-fashioned' mess. It's a grand, rich oriental that leans into vintage glamour, so you'll either adore its dense complexity or find it heavy and dated. Definitely not a blind buy.
Alahine is a divisive, old-school amber floral that some adore for its rich, spicy depth and "fortune teller" vibes, while others find it cloying, powdery, or even urine-like. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation to see where your skin chemistry takes it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 12% |
| Floral | 43% | 42% |
| Fruity | 3% | 3% |
| Green | 3% | 3% |
| Sweet | 27% | 27% |
| Warm | 10% | 13% |
| Woody | 16% | 8% |
| Earthy | 8% | 8% |
| Animalic | 14% | 9% |
| Fresh | 3% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Given its strong sillage and potent base notes, Alamut is too intense for an office setting. However, its rich and complex profile makes it perfect for formal events and romantic evenings where a luxurious and captivating presence is desired.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its potent amber and spicy-floral profile, though sometimes described as 'well-mannered' by some, generally leans away from typical office wear due to its undeniable presence. It thrives in cooler weather and intimate or formal settings where its rich, complex character can shine without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Powdery accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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