Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Jean Lowe Matière

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Maison Alhambra Jean Lowe Matière is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Jean Lowe Matière opens with Jasmine and Narcissus, settles into a heart of Cyclamen and Rose, and dries down to a base of Oud, Patchouli, and Frankincense. Maison Alhambra's Jean Lowe Matière carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive yet distinctive rose and oud combo. Some find it a masterpiece, others get rubber and burnt incense. Expect a heady floral opening that settles into a dark, earthy, and sometimes sweet dry-down. It's affordable, but recent rebrands might mean a different scent profile.
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  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Clean
  • Feminine
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Jean Lowe Matière Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Matière Noire by Louis Vuitton
4%
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Matière Noire the original Jean Lowe Matière inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Narcissus53%
Jasmine47%
Heartas listed
Rose67%
Cyclamen33%
Baseas listed
Oud35%
Patchouli33%
Frankincense31%

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:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its intense floral and oud accords, might be too much for a conservative office environment. However, many find its elegant and grounding qualities suitable for office wear, alongside date nights and formal events. It's too rich and opulent for sport.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Jean Lowe Matière opens with a bold, almost jammy rose, intertwined with bright narcissus and jasmine florals. As it settles, a sophisticated, slightly animalic oud emerges, grounded by earthy patchouli and a whisper of sacred frankincense. It's a rich, deep, and sensual experience, with moments of surprising freshness cutting through the darkness.

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