Maison Alhambra The Artist No. 2

I shouldn't like this but I do- this was a total wildcard blind buy that I had no expectations for. The listed notes are some of my least favorite, but the perfume it's imitating (Malle's The Moon) sounded pretty interesting. If you're not an oud fanatic (I'm not) don't be put off- this is blended so nicely with rose and sandalwood that the oud becomes more a tone than an individual note. Raspberry, although not listed, is the most prominent note all around, on top and in the drydown. There's also some spice, maybe clove but not certain because, again, this stuff is really well-blended, and something lending a deep quality like incense or maybe leather. It's a warm spice, tart berry, rosy deep wood bomb. I don't even hate how strong it is, which is not normally my preference. Will drain the whole bottle I'm certain. Incredible buy for the price.

Written by Lauren on December 16, 2024