Maison Alhambra
The Serpent
Best Gucci The Voice of the Snake Dupe
Maison Alhambra The Serpent is a clone of Gucci The Voice of the Snake, with a 78% accuracy score and about 95% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $311 originalSave about 95%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
Longevity6-8 hours
SillageModerate to Strong
You SaveAbout 95%
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The Scoop
Maison Alhambra's interpretation captures the bright citrus opening and creamy iris-jasmine heart reasonably well, though it lacks the distinctive snake flower complexity that defines Gucci's original. The base performs similarly with good sandalwood-vetiver foundation, but the clone reads slightly softer and less daring overall, missing some of the original's sophisticated edge.
Key Differences
The clone's heart is more conventionally floral with less of the original's unique botanical character, and it tends to have slightly shorter longevity and reduced sillage projection. The amber in the clone's base differs from the original's heavier musk and sandalwood blend.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.2 community ratingAccords
warm spicy· Dominantoud· Dominantpatchouli· Prominentmetallic· Moderatewoody· Moderateearthy· Moderateleather· Moderatetobacco· Moderate
Best Seasons
Spring52%
Summer31%
Fall / Autumn90%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional36%
Casual0%
Community Insights
★ 4.2 from 172 ratingsWhat people who wear Maison Alhambra The Serpent report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
oud
patchouli
warm spicy
woody
earthy
balsamic
metallic
Longevity
Very weak2%
Weak4%
Moderate26%
Long lasting34%
Eternal35%
Sillage
Intimate5%
Moderate24%
Strong50%
Enormous21%
Who wears it
Female3%
More female4%
Unisex33%
More male26%
Male34%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced2%
Overpriced2%
Ok5%
Good value24%
Great value67%
People say it reminds them of
What people like
- Stays on clothes for multiple days
- Heavy high-quality bottle and presentation
- Ideal for formal events and cold weather
- Bold unisex appeal for dark scent enthusiasts
What people dislike
- Highly polarizing and not blind-buy safe
- Strong medicinal and animalic barnyard nuances
- Not a compliment-getter for general audiences
- Not suitable for heat or summer wear
What wearers say
“This is no where near as dark or crazy as people make out. I was expecting a super dry Oud (similar to Oud Imperial by Perris Monte Carlo) but didn't get that at all (I prefer this by the way). I get Oud and Leather on the opening with a slight Saffron sweetness/floral. In the dry down the leather takes a back seat, and you're left with Oud, Patchouli, Saffron and Musk. It does have a "darkness" to it, but I think something like Black Afghano much darker and gothic. Overall I really like it and think it is quite unique and good performance!”
“This was weak when I first got it. 2 weeks later and it's got quite a bit better. Like most middle eastern clones it needs to mature. I really enjoy this stuff. There is much more going on here than the notes suggest listed. 9/10. Longevity and sillage are both great.”
“Long lasting and almost exactly the same as Gucci's Voice of Snake. Its got little more oud in it. Lasts all day and perhaps 2 days on clothes. Some might find the oud a little over powering/harsh/synthetic at first, but the dry down is good.”
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