Maison Alhambra 2022

Dark Wood

WoodyMiddle EastUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens with Rosewood, Cardamom, and Chinese Pepper lending an immediate elegance deepening through a woody heart of Oud, Sandalwood, and Vetiver over a dry, grounded base of Amber, Tonka Bean, and Vanilla.

The bloodline

Oud WoodTOM FORDStrong

This bottle carries the Oud Wood DNA. Shares 7 notes with the original.

cardamomblack peppersandalwoodvetivertonka beanvanilla+1 more

Climate fit

Cool & Cold Best in winter and evenings, can feel heavy in peak Indian summer.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Oud Wood by TOM FORD. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

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Dark Wood bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmWoodyAromaticGourmandSpicyBalsamicCreamyEarthy

Longevity

7h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2022

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Rosewood
Rosewood
Cardamom
Cardamom
C
Chinese Pepper
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Dark Wood is widely considered inspired by Tom Ford Oud Wood, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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