Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Anchor Black

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Maison Alhambra Anchor Black is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Anchor Black opens with Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Vetiver, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood and Musk. Maison Alhambra's Anchor Black carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're seeking Lalique Encre Noire's mysterious forest vibe for a fraction of the price, Anchor Black is a no-brainer. But don't expect groundbreaking performance or an exact replica - it's a solid, accessible alternative, not a superior clone.
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Anchor Black Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Encre Noire by Lalique
80%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Heartas listed
Vetiver100%
Baseas listed
Cashmere Wood61%
Musk39%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its dark, brooding woody-musky character suggests a more intimate or evening setting. While not overtly offensive for office wear, its moderate projection and preference for sophisticated contexts make it better suited for dates or casual outings where subtlety is appreciated.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Anchor Black delivers an immersive dive into a damp, dark forest. It opens with an intriguing spicy kick, quickly settling into a deep, earthy vetiver heart that evokes crushed leaves and rich soil. The base is an enveloping blanket of soft cashmere wood and musky warmth, rounding out the initially sharp greenness into something smooth and contemplative. It's woody, musky, and decidedly grounding.

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