Avant by Maison Alhambra
Men 2022
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Description
Avant by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features top notes of bergamot, lemon, and green accents. The heart reveals black pepper, jasmine, and lavender, while the base settles with vetiver, patchouli, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
black pepper
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Base
vetiver
Community
183 votes
- Positive 48%
- Negative 32%
- Neutral 20%
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Season
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Avant
Avant by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features top notes of bergamot, lemon, and green accents. The heart reveals black pepper, jasmine, and lavender, while the base settles with vetiver, patchouli, and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
135 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
131 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
141 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
131 votes
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Benjamax98
Starts with a dense smoke scent, like burnt rubber or charcoal. After an hour, it softens and reminds me of the Aventus dupe, though without that fruity touch; here, pure citrus dominates, with no hint of pineapple or apple. I bought it for $16 and have no regrets—it does its job of smelling good, even if it’s not for everyone. It’s not the worst from the brand, but if you’re looking for something sweet like a honey note, you’ll hate it.
Jose Luis Tov
I bought it because I liked other Maison Alhambra fragrances, but this has been the worst. The smell is unbearable; it doesn’t even work as a room freshener. The brand has some good stuff, but this isn’t one of them.
Jose Luis Tov
I bought it a while ago because several Maison Alhambra fragrances had liked, but this has been the worst. The smell is unbearable; it doesn’t even work as a room freshener. The brand has good fragrances, but this is not one of them.
Puesta de sol
This is the first one I bought from that brand and it’s terrible. It smells like lemon degreaser and is also greasy. Then it turns into something burnt and even gave me a headache. Are all Maison Alhambra scents bad, or is just this one?
Puesta de sol
This is the first one I’ve tried from this brand, and it’s terrible. It smells like lemon degreaser mixed with something oily, followed by a burnt scent that actually gave me a headache. Are all of Maison Alhambra’s scents this bad, or just this one?
joacotorres10
I disagree with everyone else; it doesn’t smell smoky at all—it’s the opposite: fresh and versatile. Lasted 8 hours on my skin, though the projection is average.
joacotorres10
I don’t agree with the others; I don’t smell that smoke they mention. On the contrary, it’s fresh and versatile. It lasted its full 8 hours on my skin, though the projection is average.
Perfumeropy
I would never buy this again! I bought it for the price, hoping for an Aventus dupe, but the opening is extremely synthetic. Once it dries down, it becomes a horrible smoky mess, like a burnt cable, which gave me a headache. Save your money and look for something better or a more successful dupe like Montblanc Explorer. Do not buy this.
JJOJAC
So far, this is the worst I’ve tried from Maison Alhambra. The opening is awful in both smell and quality, nothing compared to what’s available in perfumery. Dry down is just ‘okay.’ Better to pay the difference for any other Aventus dupe.
Perfumeropy
I would never buy it again! I bought it for the price knowing it was an Aventus dupe. It starts synthetic and dries down to horrible smoke that gave me a headache. It smells like a burnt cable. I repeat, very synthetic. Save your money and look for something better or a successful dupe like Montblanc Explorer. Daily use, but not for anything formal. Fragrance 2/5, longevity 3.5/5, projection 3.5/5. My recommendation: don’t buy it, go for something less synthetic or save your money.
dazgo
Tested on blotter and skin, and it’s rare for a Maison Alhambra to not like it, but this is the exception. I didn’t sense anything green, fresh, or citrusy; quite the opposite, it smells like smoked bacon or jerky.
Ente
Given how terrible this monstrosity is, they released a flanker called Avant Silk that I haven’t tried and don’t dare buy for fear it’s another disaster. If anyone has tried Avant Silk, please share if it’s worth it, as it’s still missing from Fragrantica.
dazgo
I tested it on blotter and skin, and although I rarely dislike Maison Alhambra scents, this is the exception. I didn’t sense anything green, fresh, or citrusy; quite the opposite, it smells like bacon fat or smoked charqui-style meat.
gabit0nce
Excellent if your goal is to smell like street fair sausage. The resemblance to the Aventus DNA lasts 10 seconds before transforming into one of the most awful perfumes I’ve ever tried.
gabit0nce
Excellent if your goal is to smell like a street food sausage stand. The resemblance to Aventus lasts 10 seconds, then it turns into one of the most disgusting perfumes I’ve ever tried.
JM25
I bought the 30ml tester version a few days ago to try it out. Rather than smelling like Creed Aventus, the first impression was that it resembles Vibrant Leather OUD due to that strange note that persists throughout the entire wear. I still prefer Vibrant Leather in that regard.
vutreras
Bought it a few days ago and it’s the worst Aventus copy I’ve ever tried; it smells weird, don’t buy it blind. P.S.: If you’re looking for a ‘no-likes’ scent, this is it.