Maison Alhambra Anchor Black: released in 2022, woody, musky and aromatic, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Alhambra Anchor Black dupe we found is Lalique Encre Noire — 90% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra Anchor Black dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Alhambra Anchor Black | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lalique Encre Noire | 90% | about $45* (+50%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Franck Olivier Black Touch | 88% | about $20* (−33%) | 6h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme | 84% | about $50* (+67%) | 6h vs 5h | 4/10 |
| 4 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 82% | about $75* (+150%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Armaf Club de Nuit Urban Man | 81% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A benchmark for dark, vetiver-forward scents that shares the same moody, woody, and earthy atmosphere found in the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Maison Alhambra Anchor Black, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 24,523 community ratings.
Evokes the dark, earthy, and woody character of the reference, leaning into a similar balsamic and spicy profile with excellent longevity.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Maison Alhambra Anchor Black, opens on Spices too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 772 community ratings.
Deepens the woody and earthy themes of the original, adding a resinous, balsamic complexity that resonates with the reference's profile.
It shares its woody, aromatic and amber accords with Maison Alhambra Anchor Black, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 7,901 community ratings.
A brighter, more citrus-inflected take on the signature vetiver-and-wood structure that defines the reference's core identity.
It shares its woody, aromatic and earthy accords with Maison Alhambra Anchor Black, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Offers a similar aromatic and woody experience, providing a versatile and modern take on the spicy, musky foundation of the reference.
It shares its woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords with Maison Alhambra Anchor Black, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 312 community ratings.
Franck Olivier Black Touch, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Maison Alhambra Anchor Black.
Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Maison Alhambra Anchor Black.
Lalique Encre Noire, at 90% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Lalique Encre Noire actually costs about $25 a year MORE than Maison Alhambra Anchor Black. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire A L'Extreme comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Alhambra Anchor Black notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-23.