Maison Alhambra 2024 EDP

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Incense Ebony

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Maison Alhambra Incense Ebony is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024. Incense Ebony opens with Palo Santo, Violet Leaf, Pepper, and Incense, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cade, Leather, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Ebony, Resins, and Guaiac Wood. Maison Alhambra's Incense Ebony carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A smoky, churchy incense bomb that's a dead ringer for a much pricier bottle. Give it time to macerate and it transforms from an ashtray into a surprisingly fresh and woody powerhouse, though some find it a touch synthetic.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Edgy
$16.37 at Amazon US 2.7 fl oz (80 ml) · plus sales tax Check prices ↓
Incense Ebony Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford
93%
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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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and dominant smoky, woody accords make it a bit much for the office. However, it's perfect for a winter's evening date or formal event where its bold character can truly shine.

Ingredients and allergens

LCOHOL DENAT, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM). WATER (AQUA), BENZYL SALICYLATE. BENZYL BENZOATE, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, COUMARIN, ISOEUGENOL. LINALOOL, CITRONELLOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

This opens with a blast of potent smoky incense and a fresh, peppery edge, brightened by violet leaf and the spiritual warmth of palo santo. The heart introduces a rich leather and resinous labdanum, with a hint of rose and dry papyrus adding complexity. It settles into a deep, woody base of ebony and guaiac wood, leaving a long-lasting, almost powdery trail that's both clean and gravely serious. Expect a journey from sharp woodfire to smooth, darkened timber.

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