Maison Alhambra 2021

Incense Ebony

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 Tonka Bean, Vanilla, and Amber.

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.

Wear in
winter
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Incense Ebony bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmWoodyAromaticGourmandSpicyBalsamicCreamyEarthy

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2021

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

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