Maison Alhambra 2025 EDP

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Opera Rouge

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Maison Alhambra Opera Rouge is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2025. Opera Rouge opens with Mandarin and Cherry, settles into a heart of Jasmine Tea and Orange Blossom, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Coffee. Maison Alhambra's Opera Rouge carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag. Some find it a dead ringer for a high-end cherry-coffee blend, others call it a synthetic mess. Performance is as divisive as the scent itself. Proceed with caution and don't blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Playful
  • Edgy
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Opera Rouge Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Black Opium Over Red by Yves Saint Laurent
89%
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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
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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, gourmand profile and reported strong projection initially make it less suitable for office wear. However, those who find it softer or with poor longevity might use it more casually. The seductive cherry-vanilla-coffee blend leans heavily towards date nights.

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

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

Opera Rouge opens with a vibrant, juicy pop of cherry and mandarin, quickly giving way to a heart of creamy orange blossom and delicate jasmine tea. The base settles into a warm, gourmand embrace of rich vanilla, deep coffee, and an earthy whisper of patchouli, creating a sweet and subtly complex dry down that's both comforting and alluring.

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Where to buy

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