Armani Privé · 2008 · EDP
Oranger Alhambra
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Like a tribute to the enchanting citrus groves of the Alhambra, Oranger Alhambra presents an exhilarating and vivid journey of the senses, a fresh infusion of dazzling bigarade, petit grain and bergamot. These notes mingle with the captivating floral heart of neroli, jasmine, marjoram and rosemary, before drying down to a deep, woody base of patchouli and moss. The scent is a vibrant reinterpretation of a classic, an ode to the captivating citrus groves of the Alhambra, its fragrant air, and its mesmerizing beauty.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Bigarade orange
- Petitgrain
- Bergamot
Heart notes
the soul- Neroli
- Jasmine
- Marjoram
- Rosemary
Base notes
the trail- Patchouli
- Moss
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Damp root
- — Linen
- — Drafting paper
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Haitian vetiver · Bleached oak · Brushed nickel
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Mexico City.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Armani Privé
Oranger Alhambra — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
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Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Oranger Alhambra from skin to room.
