Maison Alhambra 2023

Imperium Blue

AromaticMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens fresh and herbal with Grapefruit, Bergamot, and Pink Pepper building through a green, aromatic heart of Lavender, Cinnamon, and Licorice over a confident base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver, and Amber.

The bloodline

Sauvage ElixirDIORStrong

This bottle carries the Sauvage Elixir DNA. Shares 7 notes with the original.

cinnamongrapefruitlavenderlicoricesandalwoodamber+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 Sauvage Elixir by DIOR. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
year-round
Wear for
office
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Imperium Blue bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFreshSweetWarmWoodyAromaticEarthySpicy

Longevity

9h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2023

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

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

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Imperium Blue is widely considered inspired by Dior Sauvage Elixir, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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