Maison Alhambra Optus v unboxing and first impressions

[@stubbornbeebo3864]

I just got this and it smells terrible. The issue is that the notes made it sound very rich and expensive but it smells cheap and something similar to what we use for religious activities in my country.

[@Sleezy.Design]

Yes Alhambra is a sub brand of lattafa, it should come with lattafa branding on the bottom of the box btw

[@Fragman-Scoop]

My pet hate Mikey. The dreaded alcohol blast. Appreciate your honesty. I have excepted in the Middle Eastern rabbit hole, you do get some bangers. You also get some Gems. A lot of reviewers seem to like everything. Prefer an honest opinion not linked to freebies from suppliers. So far I have trusted your nose on a few and not been disappointed. On another note, Please tell me you are going to start making a dent on that massive 150ml Dior Homme Intense you have gathering dust. The poor juice is desperate to be let out. 😂

[@mikeycologne]

😂😂 I know I need to start wearing it don’t I 🤦🏼‍♂️ and thank you

[@appikhongka5868]

Maybe it's need to sit down for 4-6 weeks. From my experience with Lattafa they usually get better after a few weeks of develop, both performance and the scent overall.

[@mikeycologne]

It’s been sitting for a while now and it has grown on me abit it’s still not a love sadly

[@Pfandfrei82]

thats my experience too. i have over 50 lattafas here (m&w) and they get better with time

[@appikhongka5868]

@@Pfandfrei82 Hi, 50 Lattafa is a huge collection, which are your favorites? I'm new in the game but my favorites are Kismet, Tobacco touch, Hercules, Sheikh Shuyukh and Rave Oud Nuit... From Sweden.

[@Pfandfrei82]

@@appikhongka5868 Qaa'ed, Qaa'ed al shabab, Khamrah, Eternal Oud, Ramaad al oud ... 97% are superb - except Sha'ari. Greetings from GErmany

[@duMaurier15]

@@mikeycologne Optus VII and Brulant Oud is not a love for me either.. and mine has sit for over a month.. Optus VII is like a spice, herbal frag an Brulant Oud is just a musky floral... meh.

[@mistahazjaz]

Hi is it lasting? I have opus V ,is it same the smell?

[@duMaurier15]

How is you Champion sweater so slim on you. The Champion sweaters I bought the arms are sooo baggy.. I bought the right size as the chest/waist part is nice and slim but the Sleeves are soo long and baggy. The sweater looks good on ya.

[@mikeycologne]

Thanks mate I don’t if it’s to do with the fact that I’m tall maybe 🤔

[@luisroman5192]

has a note of rum..

[@justaddlight]

I think I've picked up more from Alhambra last year than any other clone brand ever. Last one I think was Exclusif Tabac and it's another win for me. Very difficult to get an Amouage right so I've held off on some like Paris Corner's Killer Oud Cabana and Jubilant, but I am eyeing some of those Xerjoff takes from Emir. Especially Voux Elegante. Appreciate the impressions Mike!

[@mikeycologne]

Your welcome mate that exclusif tabac is that a clone of something ? And they do some great work

[@justaddlight]

@@mikeycologne Supposed to be a clone of Myster Tobacco from CH, but I've never smelled that one.

[@mikeycologne]

@@justaddlight I’ve sampled that and decided not to pick it up because to me it had little similarity to red tobacco by mancera a lot smoother but when I was wearing it I keep getting woffs off red tobacco to my nose any way

[@justaddlight]

@@mikeycologne Definitely similar to Red Tobacco. Both the CH and the Alhambra.

[@chetankalra8037]

How good is Jubilant?

[@duMaurier15]

I got Optus 511 aka Optus VII and the presentation is top notch.

[@arigabou]

VII is 7 bro.

[@duMaurier15]

@@arigabou thanks, Captain Obvious.

[@arigabou]

You're telling me? look at what you wrote loser

[@trent4583]

it's a clone of.. Amouage Opus V 👍🏽

[@Irreverente1959]

Maison Alhambra y Lattafa son los mismo