Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

F £ Acquired

The Artist No.1

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Maison Alhambra The Artist No.1 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. The Artist No.1 opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Clove, Raspberry, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Frankincense. Maison Alhambra's The Artist No.1 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. For some, it's a 'generational wealth' rose-patchouli masterpiece; for others, it's straight-up dill pickle juice. Try before you buy, but expect compliments if it works for you.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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The Artist No.1 Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Portrait of a Lady by Frédéric Malle
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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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and rich, spicy rose notes make it too imposing for most office environments. However, its elegance and reported compliment-gathering prowess position it perfectly for dates and formal events, with a versatile charm for casual wear if applied sparingly.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

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

The Artist No.1 opens with a distinctly natural rose, swiftly joined by a complex, warm spice accord. Blackcurrant and raspberry add a touch of dark fruitiness, preventing the rose from becoming too sharp. As it dries, rich patchouli, earthy sandalwood, and mystical frankincense create a deep, woody, and subtly balsamic base, lending an air of enduring mystery.

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