Maison Alhambra
Encode Blue
Best Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue Dupe
Maison Alhambra Encode Blue is a clone of Montblanc Explorer Ultra Blue, with a 78% accuracy score and about 75% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $105 originalSave about 75%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
Longevity6-8 hours
SillageModerate to Strong
You SaveAbout 75%
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The Scoop
Encode Blue captures the citrus-forward opening and woody-aromatic character of Explorer Ultra Blue quite effectively, with similar freshness and clean mineral notes. However, the clone exhibits slightly softer performance in the dry-down, with the base notes appearing less pronounced than the original's more assertive cedarwood and vetiver finish.
Key Differences
The original offers superior longevity and stronger sillage, while Encode Blue delivers a lighter, more linear fragrance that fades faster. The citrus opening is nearly identical, but the original's base has more depth and complexity.
Fragrance Profile
★ 3.2 community ratingAccords
marine· Dominantcitrus· Dominantaromatic· Dominantwoody· Dominantfruity· Prominentfresh spicy· Prominentsweet· Moderatesalty· Moderateaquatic· Moderatesoft spicy· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring100%
Summer98%
Fall / Autumn86%
Winter93%
Best Occasions
Professional100%
Casual72%
Night Out0%
Community Insights
★ 3.2 from 30 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra Encode Blue report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
marine
citrus
aromatic
woody
fruity
amber
animalic
leather
Longevity
Very weak48%
Weak20%
Moderate24%
Long lasting4%
Eternal4%
Sillage
Intimate50%
Moderate42%
Strong4%
Enormous4%
Who wears it
Female0%
More female0%
Unisex40%
More male12%
Male48%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced43%
Overpriced7%
Ok7%
Good value20%
Great value23%
People say it reminds them of
What wearers say
“Just received encode blue. It's a clone of Explorer ultra blue by mont blanc. Never smelt the original but I like this one. It's not a beast but does last awhile. Sillage is decent. It's a very blue and fresh scent. Has some marine notes. Overall I'd give it a 7.5/10.”
“Al Hambra become like those Chinese fragrances that you can get from $2 store, absolutely horrible quality and longevity, on top of it, all those names of the fragrances makes me feel that is made in China not by Lattafa...”
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