Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne

Details and Care

Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne is a spicy fragrance designed to enliven your day and night. Its top note of bergamot will give you a sudden burst of zesty citrus that will soon be joined by a heart of spicy Sichaun pepper, star anise and nutmeg balanced by the softness of lavender.

Deeper down, you’ll encounter the cologne’s base notes of sweet vanilla (which may be somewhat surprising) and ambroxan. The latter is creamy and a bit musky with a hint of amber, woods and sweetness. Overall, this fragrance is fresh and strong, sophisticated and captivating.

Fragrance Family

Spicy, amber

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: bergamot

Middle Notes: Sichaun pepper, star anise, nutmeg, lavender

Base Notes: vanilla, ambroxan

Questions and Answers

Q: How does Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne smell?

A: Imagine yourself walking through an exotic neighborhood in a foreign city, breathing in spices and citrus scents and catching a hint of sweet vanilla and powdery amber. This will give you a good idea of the scent of Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne.

Q: Where do you apply Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne?

A: To increase the longevity of the fragrance, spray onto your major pulse points such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: What is the fragrance concentration?

A: As an eau de parfum, or EDP, Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne has a fragrance concentration of 15-20% perfume oil. This makes it an intense, long-lasting scent, so you should apply it carefully the first few times until you know how it fits into your environment and preferences.

Q: Is Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne for him or her?

A: Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne is marketed toward men, but there are many women who would also enjoy its spiciness blended with lavender and sweet vanilla. Anyone looking for a unique fragrance should not hesitate to try it out.

Q: Does Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne last long?

A: Since Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne is an eau de parfum, it will usually last 4-6 hours. Be aware, though, that your body chemistry, environment and application method can affect the endurance of any fragrance. You should be ready to apply a bit more throughout the day if you find the scent starting to fade.

Q: What fragrances smell similar?

A: If you prefer a spicy fragrance, than Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne may be exactly right for you, but also try Dior’s Sauvage, Altas by TUMI or Bvlgari’s Men in Black for other spicy, dramatic fragrance options.

Q: What season should I wear Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne?

A: The spiciness of Maison Alhambra Salvo Cologne makes it a warm fragrance, so it’s perfect to warm up the dark, cold days of fall and winter although you can certainly wear it year round.

Q: Where can I buy it?

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