Maison Alhambra 2024 EDP

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Ébène

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Maison Alhambra Ébène is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Ébène opens with Clove, Elemi, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Maison Alhambra's Ébène carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A truly polarising scent; some find it a gorgeous, profound vanilla incense, others wrinkle their noses at a "cheap chocolate toffee" or a "nose burner." Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a bit of fragrant drama.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
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Ébène Eau de Parfum bottle
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32%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong, often heavy opening and divisive nature make it a poor fit for the office, but its sensual and warming amber-vanilla drydown is perfect for intimate date nights and sophisticated evening events. It's a bit much for casual daytime wear unless you're feeling particularly bold and it's certainly not one for the gym.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Opens with a potent, resinous blast of elemi and warm clove, balanced by the herbal edge of artemisia. It quickly settles into a rich heart of smoky guaiac wood and reverent frankincense, evoking sacred spaces. The drydown is a deeply cosy and inviting blend of sweet vanilla, benzoin, and a golden amber, often with a hint of musky warmth. This is a dark, enveloping scent with a pronounced, almost contemplative woodsy character.

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