Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Hercules

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Maison Alhambra Hercules is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Hercules opens with Pepper and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Tobacco, Labdanum, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Vanilla. Maison Alhambra's Hercules carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

If you're after a budget-friendly PDM Herod proxy, this is it, but patience is key. Give it a few months to macerate and it transforms from a synthetic mess into a surprisingly smooth, sweet tobacco bomb. Performance is hit-or-miss, so manage your expectations.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sensual
  • Relaxed
  • Bold
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Hercules Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Herod by Parfums de Marly
92%
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Herod the original Hercules inspired by

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
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 Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Heavy tobacco and warm spicy accords make this more suitable for cooler weather and intimate settings. While some reviewers wear it to the office, its performance can be intense or a skin-scent, making it best for casual or date nights where closer encounters are desired.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Hercules opens with a fleeting, albeit often harsh, burst of spicy pepper and cinnamon, hinting at the warmth to come. As it settles, a smooth, sweet tobacco accord emerges, wrapped in a blanket of creamy vanilla and warm amber. Hints of smoky incense and woody cedar provide depth, often with a pleasant cherry-like nuance, rounding out a rich and cozy drydown.

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