Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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Monocline 01

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Maison Alhambra Monocline 01 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Monocline 01 settles into a heart of Iso E Super. Maison Alhambra's Monocline 01 carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Monocline 01 is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. Some reckon it's a brilliant layering tool, a versatile woody base that magically enhances other scents. Others find it a distinctly meh solo act, or even a bit dodgy, smelling of cheap soap and rubber. Test before you commit, mate.
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  • Subtle
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Unisex
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Monocline 01 Eau de Parfum bottle
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Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules
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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.

Notes

Heart

Iso E SuperIso E Super

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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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its subtle sillage and light, clean woody profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it won't overpower. While it might add an interesting depth to a date night fragrance when layered, its solo performance is often too understated for formal events.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

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Complement

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Imagine the clean, slightly mineral scent of a freshly planed cedar plank, with a whisper of pepper and a touch of something almost citrusy. It's largely linear, a smooth woody aroma that feels musky and amber-like without being overtly heavy. There's a curious synthetic undercurrent that occasionally veers into slightly soapy territory, or in some cases, a rather distinct rubbery note.

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