Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Flame Pure Woods

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Maison Alhambra Flame Pure Woods is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Flame Pure Woods opens with Incense, settles into a heart of Oud, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Maison Alhambra's Flame Pure Woods carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a straight-up oud bomb, unapologetically bold. If you're into a serious, smoky wood, you'll love it. If not, best steer clear. It's properly potent and smells far more expensive than it is.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Flame Pure Woods Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Velvet Desert Oud by Dolce & Gabbana
45%
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Velvet Desert Oud the original Flame Pure Woods inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Incense100%
Heartas listed
Oud100%
Baseas listed
Musk60%
Amber40%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Community season votes for Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Desert Oud, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong oud and smoky character, this is far too imposing for a typical office environment or casual daytime wear. It's best suited for dates or formal evening events where its bold presence can make an impact.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Flame Pure Woods opens with a hefty dose of dark, resinous incense, instantly setting a deep, smoky tone. This quickly gives way to the star of the show: a massive, central oud accord that's woody and slightly animalic. As it dries down, a warm, musky amber emerges, softening the edges but retaining that powerful, brooding character. It's a rich, complex and unashamedly intense woody oriental.

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