Avant by Maison Alhambra
Men 2022
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Description
Avant by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features top notes of bergamot, lemon, and green accents. The heart reveals black pepper, jasmine, and lavender, while the base settles with vetiver, patchouli, and musk.
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Key notes
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Top
bergamot
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Heart
black pepper
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Base
vetiver
Community
183 votes
- Positive 48%
- Negative 32%
- Neutral 20%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
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Time of day
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Fragrance profile
About Avant
Avant by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic fragrance for men. Launched in 2022, this composition features top notes of bergamot, lemon, and green accents. The heart reveals black pepper, jasmine, and lavender, while the base settles with vetiver, patchouli, and musk.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
135 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
131 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
141 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
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Community reviews
18 reviews
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It is a complicated fragrance. At first, it smells of heavy smoke, like burnt rubber, but after the first hour it gets closer to an Aventus dupe, though the smoke remains. If you are looking for something more fruity, this is not for you; it smells of pure citrus without any hint of pineapple or apple. I gave it a chance because of the ridiculous price ($16) and I am not regretting it, it is not for everyone. It lasts and does its job. I disagree with those who say it is the worst, but if you only want to smell of honey and sweetness, you will hate it.
It smells of dense smoke, like burnt rubber or charcoal, at first. After an hour, it softens and reminds me of an Aventus dupe, though without that fruity touch; here, pure citrus dominate, with no hint of pineapple or apple. I bought it for $16 and I’m not regretting it, as it does its job of smelling good, even if it’s not for everyone. It’s not the worst of the brand, but if you’re looking for something sweet like a honey note, you’ll hate it.
I bought it because other Maison Alhambra fragrances had pleased me, but this has been the worst. The scent is unbearable; it doesn’t even work as a room air freshener. The brand has good things, but this is not one of them.
It is the first one I have bought from that brand and it is very bad. It smells of lemon degreaser and at the same time is oily. Then it turns into something burnt and it even gave me a headache. Are Maison Alhambra fragrances bad in general or is this just one?
I bought it a while ago because several Maison Alhambra fragrances had pleased me, but this has been the worst. The smell is unbearable, it does not even work as a room air freshener. The brand has good fragrances, but this is not one of them.
It’s the first I’ve bought from that brand and it’s very bad. It smells of lemon degreaser mixed with something oily, then a burnt note appears that even gave me a headache. Are all of Maison Alhambra’s scents bad, or just this one?
I disagree with the others; I don’t smell that smoke they mention, quite the opposite, it’s fresh and versatile. On my skin it lasted its full eight hours, although the projection is normal.
I disagree with everyone else; it does not smell of smoke, quite the opposite: it is fresh and versatile. It lasted 8 hours on my skin, although the projection is average.
I would not buy it again! I bought it for the price hoping for an Aventus dupe, but the opening is extremely synthetic. As it dries down, it leaves a horrible smoky trail, like a burnt cable, which gave me a headache. It’s better to save that money and look for something better or a more accomplished dupe like the Montblanc Explorer. Do not buy it.
I would never buy it again! I bought it for the price knowing it was an Aventus dupe. The opening is synthetic and as it dries, it smells of horrible smoke that gave me a headache. It smells of burnt cable. I repeat, very synthetic. Better to save that money and look for something better or a successful dupe like Montblanc Explorer. Daily wear, but not for anything formal. Fragrance 2/5, longevity 3.5/5 and projection 3.5/5. My recommendation: do not buy it, go for something less synthetic or save your money.
For now, it’s the worst I’ve tried from Maison Alhambra. The opening is dreadful in both scent and quality, nothing compared to what’s available in perfumery. On its own it’s merely ‘okay’. Better to pay the difference for any other Aventus dupe.
I tested it on blotter and on skin, and it is rare that a Maison Alhambra fragrance does not please me, but this is the exception. I felt nothing green, fresh, or citrusy; quite the opposite, it smells of smoked bacon or dried meat.
Given how dreadful this monstrosity is, they released a flanker called Avant Silk which I haven’t tried and don’t dare buy for fear it’s another disaster. If anyone has tried Avant Silk, please share if it’s worth it, as it’s not yet listed on Fragrantica.
I tested it on blotter and on skin, and although I rarely dislike Maison Alhambra’s scents, this is the exception. I felt nothing green, fresh, or citrusy; quite the opposite, it smells of bacon fat or charqui-style smoked meat.
Excellent if your goal is to smell of street food sausage. The resemblance to Aventus lasts 10 seconds and then it becomes one of the most dreadful perfumes I have ever tried.
Excellent if your goal is to smell like a street stall sausage. The resemblance to the DNA of Aventus lasts ten seconds and then it transforms into one of the most dreadful perfumes I’ve ever tried.
I bought it a few days ago in 30ml to test it. More than a Creed Aventus, the first sensation was that it smells similar to Vibrant Leather OUD due to that strange note that persists throughout the duration. I still prefer Vibrant Leather in that regard.
I bought it a few days ago and it is the worst Aventus copy I have ever tried; it smells of something odd, do not buy it blindly. PS: If you are looking for a ‘fuck-you’ fragrance, this is it.