Maison Alhambra 2024 Edp

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Ébène

Maison Alhambra Ébène is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Ébène opens with Elemi, Artemisia, and Clove, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Benzoin, and Vanilla. Maison Alhambra's Ébène carries an Acquired verdict, a amber-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.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Sophisticated
Ébène Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5%
Floral 2%
Fruity 0%
Green 8%
Sweet 23%
Warm 35%
Woody 20%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 9%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

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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.