Maison Alhambra 2021

Lava

OrientalMiddle EastMenEau de Parfum

Opens warm and resinous with Lavender, Mint, Bergamot, and Cardamom settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, and Caraway over a deep, enveloping base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber, and Sandalwood.

The bloodline

Le MaleJEAN PAUL GAULTIERStrong

This bottle carries the Le Male DNA. Shares 10 notes with the original.

mintlavenderbergamotorange blossomcinnamonvanilla+4 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 Le Male by JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
night out
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Lava bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

WarmFreshAromaticSpicySweetBalsamicCitrusGourmand

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Strong

Launched

2021

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. Lava is widely considered inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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