Maison Alhambra True Word: released in 2020, warm spicy, woody and aromatic, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Maison Alhambra True Word dupe we found is PARIS CORNER Zodiac — 86% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $40 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Maison Alhambra True Word dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Maison Alhambra True Word | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PARIS CORNER Zodiac | 86% | about $25 (−37%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Afnan Turathi Electric | 85% | about $40* | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Lattafa Perfumes Art Of Universe | 84% | about $35* (−12%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Fragrance World Blue Magician | 89% | about $30 (−25%) | 5h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 5 | The Dua Brand Mystical Amulet Of Blue | 87% | about $60 (+50%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
Offers a crisp fruity opening reminiscent of True Word that softly fades into a subtle amber woodiness.
It shares its woody accords with Maison Alhambra True Word, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 115 community ratings.
Delivers an energetic tart fruit and clean cedar accord that echoes the uplifting fresh feel of True Word.
It shares its powdery accords with Maison Alhambra True Word, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 1,394 community ratings.
Features a juicy, airy fruity-woody blend in the same modern, uplifting scent family as True Word.
It shares its powdery accords with Maison Alhambra True Word, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 2,055 community ratings.
Evokes the vibrant pear and ginger character of True Word, settling into a smooth woody-amber base.
It shares its woody accords with Maison Alhambra True Word, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 33 community ratings.
A rich interpretation offering the familiar bright citrus, fruit, and modern woody musk profile of True Word.
It lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 24 community ratings.
PARIS CORNER Zodiac, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than Maison Alhambra True Word.
The Dua Brand Mystical Amulet Of Blue, at about 7h on skin, against about 6h for Maison Alhambra True Word.
Fragrance World Blue Magician, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Maison Alhambra True Word itself sells from $21.69 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — PARIS CORNER Zodiac saves you about $25 a year against Maison Alhambra True Word. 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. The Dua Brand Mystical Amulet Of Blue comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Maison Alhambra True Word notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.