Maison Noir 2022 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Alter Ego 786

by Alexandra Monet

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Maison Noir Alter Ego 786 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Alexandra Monet. Alter Ego 786 opens with Cinnamon, Saffron, and Raspberry, and settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Geranium. Maison Noir's Alter Ego 786 carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive one, this. There's a lot to like if you're into fruity oud leathers and can ignore that initial comparison to Ombré Nomade. Fans love its rich, woody dry down, but beware: one sniff could leave you craving chips, apparently.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Modern
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Alter Ego 786 Eau de Parfum bottle

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold leather and oud accords make it a bit much for the office but perfect for dates and evening events. While the performance is initially strong, it becomes more intimate in the dry down, making it versatile for sophisticated casual wear once it settles.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • 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

Opens with a bold, fruity kick of raspberry, spiced up with saffron and cinnamon, quickly ushering in a robust leather and oud heart. This strong start mellows into a sophisticated, woody dry down, where cedar and sandalwood provide a smooth, elegant base, softened by lingering hints of its initial fruitiness and leathery depth.

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