Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Encode
The Montblanc Explorer profile, from Maison Alhambra.
- Smells like
- Montblanc Explorer
- Price
- $24.99
- Size
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- Per 100ml
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- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
A long shot
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Encode is an outside bet if you want Explorer for less.
Maison Alhambra describes it with grapefruit, violet leaves, sage and cedar — a different vocabulary from Explorer's pyramid, so judge it on the votes below as much as the notes.
It is $25.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Maison Alhambra publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
Maison Alhambra lists Encode as its take on Montblanc Explorer.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 7 twins of Montblanc Explorer we can price, Encode is number 6 on price per 100ml.
- 01 The Essence Vault Explorer $32/100ml
- 02 Bujairami Self Made $33/100ml
- 03 AromaPassions Discover $69/100ml
- 04 Oil Perfumery Explorer $125/100ml
- 05 Palermo Perfumes Explorer $22.75
- 06 Maison Alhambra Encode $24.99
- 07 Àerre Dream Machine $39
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The community
What people say about Encode
Rating
—How close to Explorer
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Maison Alhambra Encode smell like?
It is built to smell like Montblanc Explorer.
Is Maison Alhambra Encode a dupe of Montblanc Explorer?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Montblanc Explorer.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Encode?
It is in stock at $24.99 — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.