Dupe review · Maison Alhambra
Luxe Journey
Maison Alhambra made Luxe Journey with one brief: Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village.
- Smells like
- Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village
- Price
- $31.74
- Size
- 100ml
- Per 100ml
- $32
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Maison Alhambra
The FragDNA review
Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey – Oud‑heavy dupe that misses the mark
FragDNA · compiled from 1 review and 3 short takes from Parfumo wearers · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- A dark, slightly animalic oud rushes in, flanked by raspberry and a hint of jammy rose.
- Dry-down
- The heart settles into a creamy woody base with a subtle vanilla‑praline sweetness and lingering amber.
- Longevity
- Good, lasting well into the evening
- Projection
- Strong, noticeable from a distance
- Best for
- Winter evenings, fans of rich oud scents
- Most compared to
- Oud Satin Mood
Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey is sold as a parfum‑level twin of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village, yet its marketing leans on a luxurious, dark oud character. Buyers are drawn by the promise of a high‑concentration scent that feels opulent and exotic, hoping for a more affordable alternative to niche oud offerings while still getting the prestige of a “twin” label.
In practice the fragrance opens with a pronounced oud‑raspberry accord that feels more like an Oud Satin Mood reinterpretation than the fresh green‑bergamot and lily‑of‑the‑valley profile of Greenwich Village. Wearers note the early jammy rose quickly fades into a creamy wood and vanilla‑praline dry‑down, a direction that diverges sharply from the original’s crisp, floral‑amber finish.
The performance is impressive: strong projection and a longevity that carries the dark oud through an evening of wear. At its price point it offers decent value for those who enjoy deep, winter‑appropriate oud scents, but it will disappoint anyone expecting the bright, green vibe of the Bond No. 9 original.
The verdictWhile the dupe delivers a rich oud experience with solid longevity, it bears little resemblance to Greenwich Village and aligns more closely with Oud Satin Mood.
What we read: Parfumo wearers · Parfumo.de wearers
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Luxe Journey scores 7.3 out of 10 on paper — strong contender territory for anyone chasing Greenwich Village.
Maison Alhambra lists 3 of the 9 notes in Greenwich Village's pyramid — jasmine, musk and amber. What it does not list: green notes, bergamot, melon and lily of the valley; and it adds mandarin, cassis and lychee of its own.
It is sold as a parfum — a high concentration, which usually means it sits closer to the skin for longer.
At $32 per 100ml it costs 93% less than Greenwich Village — 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 Greenwich Village
in bothonly in the original+ only in Luxe Journey
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
Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village is green notes, bergamot and melon at first, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose at its heart and musk, cedar and amber at the end. Maison Alhambra set out to put that same arc in a cheaper bottle.
Top
- green notes
- bergamot
- melon
Heart
- lily of the valley
- jasmine
- rose
Base
- musk
- cedar
- amber
Cut grass and lily of the valley, brownstone stoops in April.
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 Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village we can price, Luxe Journey is the cheapest per 100ml.
- 01 Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey $32/100ml
- 02 Bujairami Fearless $33/100ml
- 03 Lattafa Zakat Z25 EDP Perfume $40/100ml
- 04 Lattafa Zakat Z25 $40/100ml
- 05 ALT Fragrances Gables $82/100ml
- 06 HK Perfumes Miles $89/100ml
- 07 Julianna's Perfume - West Sac Factory The Village $98/100ml
- 08 Scentual Obsessions Greenwich Obsession $140/100ml
- 09 Perfume Parlour Village Charm 2142 $159/100ml
- 10 Mod Fragrances Sunshine Embers $49.99
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The community
What people say about Luxe Journey
Rating
—How close to Greenwich Village
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey smell like?
It is built to smell like Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village — green notes, bergamot and melon up top, lily of the valley, jasmine and rose in the heart, musk, cedar and amber in the base.
Is Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey a dupe of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village?
Yes — Maison Alhambra sells it as its version of Bond No. 9 Greenwich Village.
Where can I buy Maison Alhambra Luxe Journey?
It is in stock at $31.74 for 100ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.