Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Glossy
Glossy is Maison Alhambra's answer to Lancôme Idôle — at 91% less per 100ml.
- Smells like
- Lancôme Idôle
- Price
- $14.99
- Size
- 101ml
- Per 100ml
- $15
- Original per 100ml
- $157
- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
The review
On paper, Glossy is a strong bet if you want Idôle for less.
Maison Alhambra lists 4 of the 8 notes in Idôle's pyramid — pear, bergamot, rose and jasmine. What it does not list: white musk, vanilla, patchouli and chicory; and it adds pink pepper of its own.
It is sold as an eau de parfum, the strength most designer originals are sold at.
At $15 per 100ml it costs 91% less than Idôle — the cheapest of 9 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 Idôle
in bothonly in the original+ only in Glossy
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
The original opens on pear, bergamot and rose, turns to rose and jasmine, and settles into white musk, vanilla and patchouli. That is the brief Glossy is working from.
Top
- pear
- bergamot
- rose
Heart
- rose
- jasmine
Base
- white musk
- vanilla
- patchouli
Fresh rose and jasmine over white musk, crisp and reliably office-friendly.
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 11 twins of Lancôme Idôle we can price, Glossy is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Maison Alhambra Glossy $15/100ml
- 02 Maison Alhambra Pride $30/100ml
- 03 Bujairami Amira $33/100ml
- 04 Noted Aromas Lyon $33/100ml
- 05 The Dupe Spot IDOLE by GIORGIO ARMANI #82 (clearance) $39/100ml
- 06 AromaPassions Generous $69/100ml
- 07 Perfume Parlour Image Milan For Women 1579 $122/100ml
- 08 Perfume Parlour Images $122/100ml
- 09 Oil Perfumery Idôle $133/100ml
- 10 The Dua Brand Ideal Nectar $33
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The community
What people say about Glossy
Rating
—How close to Idôle
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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What does Maison Alhambra Glossy smell like?
It is built to smell like Lancôme Idôle — pear, bergamot and rose up top, rose and jasmine in the heart, white musk, vanilla and patchouli in the base.
Is Maison Alhambra Glossy a dupe of Lancôme Idôle?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Lancôme Idôle.
How much cheaper is Maison Alhambra Glossy than Lancôme Idôle?
91% less per 100ml: about $15 per 100ml against $157 for the original.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Glossy?
It is in stock at $14.99 for 101ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.