Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

F £ Acquired

The Artist No. 2

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Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. The Artist No. 2 opens with Rose and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. Maison Alhambra's The Artist No. 2 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one is an absolute bruiser, inspiring fervent devotion and outright disgust in equal measure. If you're after a shy floral, look elsewhere. For a bold, take-no-prisoners statement, this might just be your beast.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Calm
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
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The Artist No. 2 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
The Night by Frédéric Malle
89%
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The Night the original The Artist No. 2 inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose57%
Saffron43%
Heartas listed
Oud100%
Baseas listed
Frankincense51%
Sandalwood49%

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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal

This powerful and divisive scent, with reports of beast mode performance post-maceration, is far too imposing for an office or casual setting. It’s perfect for formal, authoritative occasions or a daring evening date where you want to make an unforgettable statement.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Opening with a bold crimson rose, The Artist No. 2 quickly plunges into the murky depths of an animalic oud, sharpened by metallic saffron. As it settles, a prominent woody core of sandalwood emerges, softened by the contemplative, resinous kiss of frankincense. It's a complex, challenging scent that dances between sharp floral and deep, earthy woods with a captivatingly dark edge.

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