Maison Alhambra
05 Domino Essence
Best Rosendo Mateau No 5 Dupe
Maison Alhambra 05 Domino Essence is a clone of Rosendo Mateau No 5, with a 78% accuracy score.
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78% Match
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
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The Scoop
05 Domino Essence captures the classic aldehydic floral structure of No 5 quite competently, with a bright citrus opening and creamy floral heart. However, the clone feels slightly thinner in the base, with less projection and complexity compared to the original's rich, lingering finish.
Key Differences
The clone mirrors the fragrance pyramid closely but lacks the depth and longevity of the original; expect slightly shorter sillage and a more linear development through the dry-down phase.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.5 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring66%
Summer32%
Fall / Autumn97%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional60%
Casual33%
Community Insights
★ 4.5 from 158 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra 05 Domino Essence report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
amber
vanilla
powdery
musky
woody
floral
sweet
animalic
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak3%
Moderate18%
Long lasting63%
Eternal15%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate38%
Strong47%
Enormous12%
Who wears it
Female6%
More female5%
Unisex48%
More male26%
Male15%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced2%
Ok5%
Good value32%
Great value60%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Outstanding longevity exceeding 8-12 hours
- Creamy woody foundation with light florals
- Massive sillage and strong projection
- Excellent value for the price point
What people dislike
- Polarizing rubber and plastic opening note
- Requires maceration for best scent performance
- Risky blind buy due to unusual profile
What wearers say
“I just got this, but so far I am a fan. For the price it’s a great fragrance. However in the opening it smells like rubber and/or gasoline. It’s a pretty synthetic smell at first, but give it like 20 minutes and it dries down beautifully. I’m going to revisit this after I let it macerate to hopefully smooth out the opening. Good bang for your buck though just have to get past that initial ‘stench’ of gasoline and rubber tires.”
“Fiz a compra do Domino Essence de forma despretensiosa, e às cegas. Meu Deus quando recebi e experimentei.... Esse perfume é maravilhoso, elogios, ganho muitos. Num clima ameno ele é um coringa! Estou viciado em seu aroma, a vontade é de ficar passado e cheirando toda hora! Parabéns Maison Alhambra!”
“I have recently smelled the RM line and purchased 2010 and I feel MA have really captured the DNA of RM here. You could spray this without me seeing the bottle and I’d know it belongs to RM. Well done. Great strong scent. Spicy. Good alone or layered.”
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