Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Exquisite Club
The Givenchy Gentleman Society profile, from Maison Alhambra.
- Smells like
- Givenchy Gentleman Society
- Price
- $24.99
- Size
- 101ml
- Per 100ml
- $25
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
The FragDNA review · on paper
A brighter, fruit‑spiced take on Gentleman Society
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The top notes of bergamot, cardamom and pear hint at a bright, spicy‑fruit opening.
- Dry-down
- The base of orris, vanilla, and vetiver points to a soft, woody‑amber finish.
- Best for
- for refined, aromatic‑floral elegance with a fresh twist
Maison Alhambra Exquisite Club is presented as an eau de parfum, positioning it for moderate to lasting presence on the skin. Its composition foregrounds bergamot’s citrus sparkle, supported by cardamom’s warm spice and the crisp sweetness of pear, before introducing clary sage and narcissus for an aromatic‑floral transition.
The shared core of bergamot, narcissus, orris, vetiver and vanilla anchors the fragrance in a familiar aromatic‑floral‑woody realm, echoing the profile of Givenchy Gentleman Society. However, the absence of blue sage, coriander, geranium, cedar and musk, replaced by cardamom, pear and clary sage, suggests a lighter, more fruit‑spiced character than the original’s richer, resinous undertones.
The verdictOn paper, Exquisite Club mirrors the original’s central theme while steering it toward a brighter, fruit‑spiced interpretation; the shift in supporting notes may appeal to those preferring a lighter aromatic profile.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Exquisite Club scores 7.0 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Gentleman Society.
Maison Alhambra lists 5 of the 10 notes in Gentleman Society's pyramid — bergamot, narcissus, orris, vetiver and vanilla. What it does not list: blue sage, coriander, geranium and cedar; and it adds cardamom, pear and clary sage of its own.
Strength: eau de parfum, on a par with most originals.
At $25 per 100ml it costs 78% less than Gentleman Society — the cheapest of 6 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Gentleman Society
in bothonly in the original+ only in Exquisite Club
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
Givenchy Gentleman Society is blue sage, coriander and bergamot at first, narcissus, orris and geranium at its heart and vetiver, cedar and musk at the end. Maison Alhambra set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- blue sage
- coriander
- bergamot
Heart
- narcissus
- orris
- geranium
Base
- vetiver
- cedar
- musk
Green narcissus over clean double vetiver; polished, modern and genuinely distinctive.
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 8 twins of Givenchy Gentleman Society we can price, Exquisite Club is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Maison Alhambra Exquisite Club $25/100ml
- 02 Bujairami After Dark $33/100ml
- 03 The Dupe Spot GENTLEMAN SOCIETY by GIVENCHY #74 (NEW ARRIVAL) $36/100ml
- 04 Perfume Parlour Refined Society for Men 2176 $122/100ml
- 05 Perfume Parlour Refined Society $122/100ml
- 06 Oil Perfumery Gentleman Society $125/100ml
- 07 The Dua Brand Gentleman's Club $33
- 08 Mod Fragrances Aristo Reserve $39.99
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The community
What people say about Exquisite Club
Rating
—How close to Gentleman Society
—Would buy again
—Longevity
Projection
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Maison Alhambra Exquisite Club smell like?
It is built to smell like Givenchy Gentleman Society — blue sage, coriander and bergamot up top, narcissus, orris and geranium in the heart, vetiver, cedar and musk in the base.
Is Maison Alhambra Exquisite Club a dupe of Givenchy Gentleman Society?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Givenchy Gentleman Society.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Exquisite Club?
It is in stock at $24.99 for 101ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.