Maison Alhambra Encode Blue: released in 2023, marine, citrus and woody, about 3h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 2/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Alhambra Encode Blue dupe we found is Avon Black Essential Hot — 78% match, about $15 (estimate) versus about $20 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra Encode Blue dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Alhambra Encode Blue | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Black Essential Hot | 78% | about $15 (−25%) | 6h vs 3h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Avon Mesmerize Black for Him | 73% | about $20* | 5h vs 3h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Avon Homem Ice | 82% | about $10 (−50%) | 4h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Avon Homem Acqua | 70% | about $10 (−50%) | 3h vs 3h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Avon Homem Sport | 70% | about $10 (−50%) | 3h vs 3h | 6/10 |
Offers a warm, aromatic intensity that mirrors the deeper, woodsy base notes present in Encode Blue.
It shares its citrus and woody accords with Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, lasts about 6h against 3h and carries 120 community ratings.
Provides a similar blend of dark, masculine aromatics that lean into the same woody and amber-heavy territory as Encode Blue.
It shares its woody, aromatic and leather accords with Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 5h against 3h and carries 335 community ratings.
Shares a similar crisp, refreshing marine character that evokes the cooling sensation found in Encode Blue.
It lasts about 4h against 3h and carries 5 community ratings.
Emphasizes a watery, aromatic profile that echoes the marine and ambergris structure of Encode Blue.
It lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 25 community ratings.
Focuses on a clean, aquatic freshness that aligns with the marine-inspired heart of Encode Blue.
It shares its aromatic, citrus and amber accords with Maison Alhambra Encode Blue, lasts about 3h against 3h and carries 4 community ratings.
Avon Homem Ice, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Maison Alhambra Encode Blue.
Avon Black Essential Hot, at about 6h on skin, against about 3h for Maison Alhambra Encode Blue.
Avon Homem Ice, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue itself sells from $19.59 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Black Essential Hot saves you about $10 a year against Maison Alhambra Encode Blue. Both priced at 100 ml; 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. Avon Black Essential Hot comes closest at 5.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.