Maison Alhambra
Chic Velvet Vert Secret
Best Victoria's Secret First Love Dupe
Maison Alhambra Chic Velvet Vert Secret is a clone of Victoria's Secret First Love, with a 79% accuracy score and about 45% cheaper than the original.
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79% MatchInspired by $52 originalSave about 45%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy79%
Longevity6-8 hours
SillageModerate to Strong
You SaveAbout 45%
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The Scoop
Chic Velvet Vert Secret captures the fresh, fruity-floral character of First Love reasonably well, with a comparable opening brightness and similar heart florals. However, the base differs noticeably—the clone substitutes cedarwood for sandalwood, creating a slightly drier, woodier finish that diverges from the original's softer, creamier musk-driven base.
Key Differences
The clone's base lacks the same smoothness as the original due to cedarwood prominence over sandalwood, and the grapefruit top note substitution makes the opening slightly sharper. Longevity and sillage are also moderately reduced compared to the designer version.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.0 community ratingAccords
musky· Dominantwhite floral· Dominantozonic· Dominantaquatic· Prominentgreen· Prominentfresh· Prominentpowdery· Prominent
Best Seasons
Spring98%
Summer100%
Fall / Autumn68%
Winter66%
Best Occasions
Casual100%
Professional81%
Night Out67%
Community Insights
★ 3.8 from 22 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra Chic Velvet Vert Secret report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
white floral
ozonic
green
fresh
aquatic
musky
Day or night
Day
Night
What wearers say
“I bought it because I hoped that it is going to be a nice floral fresh scent. On initial spray it smells fresh, and somewhat similar to Chance. 30 minutes later it smells just as powdery,waxy and cloying as Rouat al Musk with some bergamot and citrus. Also has a slight gasoline smell. No lily of the valley at all. I am disappointed. It is 90% Rouat al musk.”
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