Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Berlinetta

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Maison Alhambra Berlinetta is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Berlinetta opens with Peach and Plum, settles into a heart of Violet and Peony, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Maison Alhambra's Berlinetta carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Berlinetta is a divisive scent that some adore as a sophisticated, fruity-leather gem, and others find challenging or even sickening. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for those who get it, it's a stellar, long-lasting dupe.
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  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Fresh
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Berlinetta Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Bibliothèque by Byredo
93%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Plum60%
Peach40%
Heartas listed
Violet61%
Peony39%
Baseas listed
Leather35%
Patchouli25%
Musk21%
Vanilla20%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

While some find it office-appropriate, the strong leather and fruity notes, combined with impressive longevity and projection for many, make it better suited for evening and cooler weather occasions like dates and formal events. Its unique character also makes it suitable for casual wear when you want to make a statement.

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
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine stepping into an ancient library where ripe plums and peaches burst with dark, jammy sweetness. Soon, powdery violets bloom, softening the air, before a rich, worn leather accord emerges, binding it all together with earthy patchouli, a hint of animalic musk, and a warm vanilla embrace. This scent evokes a luxurious, almost gothic, atmosphere.

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