Maison Alhambra 2022 EDP

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The Myth

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Maison Alhambra The Myth is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. The Myth opens with Rose, settles into a heart of Musk, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes. Maison Alhambra's The Myth carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive, to say the least. Some reckon it's a stellar value dupe of a luxury rose-wood composition; others say it's screechy, cheap, and smells like chemicals. Tread carefully, sample first, and expect a gothic, dry rose if you proceed.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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The Myth Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
A Song for the Rose by Gucci
69%
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A Song for the Rose the original The Myth inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose100%
Heartas listed
Musk100%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes100%

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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate sillage and enduring longevity make it versatile, but the dry, intense rose and woody profile lean away from casual or sporty settings. It’s well-suited for more formal occasions or intimate dates where its unique character can be appreciated without being overpowering.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It kicks off with a dry, slightly melancholy rose, far from a dewy garden bloom. This quickly deepens into a clean, almost laundry-like white musk, which then settles alongside a pronounced, sometimes almost pencil shaving-esque woody base. There's a persistent dusty, potpourri-like quality throughout, with hints of incense and a peppery spice emerging on some skin, creating a sophisticated, vintage-leaning aura.

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Where to buy

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