Maison Alhambra EDP

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True Word

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Maison Alhambra True Word is an Eau de Parfum. True Word opens with Cardamom and Pineapple, settles into a heart of Vanilla, Incense, and Sage, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. Maison Alhambra's True Word carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

A truly gorgeous scent profile, but the performance is shockingly poor. Don't throw your money away unless you fancy a skin scent that barely lasts beyond application.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Soft
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Elegant
  • Subtle
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True Word Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo
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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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

The incredibly weak performance means this is best-suited for very close-quarters, intimate wear, or situations where projection is unwanted. Its soft, warm character makes it suitable for casual settings, but it simply won't perform for dates or formal events where you want to be noticed.

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

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

True Word opens with a fleeting burst of juicy pineapple, quickly joined by the warm, spicy kick of cardamom. This bright start settles into a creamy heart where aromatic sage and mystical incense are softened by a touch of clean vanilla. The dry down is a comforting embrace of woody sandalwood, earthy patchouli, and the sweet, almost almond-like warmth of tonka bean, delivering a mostly warm and balsamic finish.

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