Two Absolute WINNERS From Maison Alhambra! | Maison Alhambra Exclusif Tabac and Afro Leather Review

Summary

In this video, George reviews two fragrances from the Maison Alhambra brand: 'Afro Leather,' a clone of Memo Paris's African Leather, and 'Exclusive Tobac,' a clone of Carolina Herrera's Mystery Tobacco. George describes 'Afro Leather' as having an overpowering cumin note in its opening but a warm and sweet dry down that closely resembles the original scent. 'Exclusive Tobac' is praised for its smooth tobacco, sweet undertones, and excellent performance. George expresses his love for both fragrances, highlighting their affordability, quality, and suitability for colder weather. He also celebrates reaching 5,000 subscribers, thanking his audience for their support.

Takeaways

• 🎥 George, the host, introduces two fragrances from Mason al Hamra brand, highlighting them as winners.
• 🔍 The first fragrance, 'Afro Leather', is a clone of Memo Paris's 'African Leather'.
• 🌿 The second fragrance, 'Exclusive Tobac', is a clone of Carolina Herrera's 'Mystery Tobacco'.
• 🤔 George initially had doubts about one of the fragrances but found an instant love for the other.
• 🎉 The channel reached a milestone of 5,000 subscribers, for which George expresses gratitude.
• 📦 'Afro Leather' comes in a dark brown box with gold accents and has an 80 ml EDP concentration.
• 👃 George finds the opening of 'Afro Leather' too spicy but loves the warm, cozy dry down.
• 🌟 'Exclusive Tobac' has a smooth, boozy opening with a strong tobacco note that George adores.
• 💸 The price for 'Afro Leather' is around €20 in Europe, while 'Exclusive Tobac' is slightly more expensive at about €30.
• ⏱ Both fragrances have impressive longevity, with 'Afro Leather' lasting 8-9 hours and 'Exclusive Tobac' around 10 hours.
• 👔 George suggests that both fragrances are more suitable for colder months and have limited versatility.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the video?

The video focuses on reviewing two fragrances from the Maison Alhambra brand: Afro Leather, a clone of Memo Paris's African Leather, and Exclusive Tobac, a clone of Carolina Herrera's Mystery Tobacco.

How does the creator feel about the opening of Afro Leather?

The creator finds the opening of Afro Leather to be too spicy, dominated by the cumin note, which he describes as unpleasant. However, he enjoys the dry down of the fragrance.

What are the top notes of Afro Leather?

The top notes of Afro Leather include cardamom, leather, and saffron.

How does Afro Leather's dry down compare to its opening?

The dry down of Afro Leather is much softer and more enjoyable compared to its spicy opening. The cumin note fades, and the leather and amber sweetness become more prominent, creating a warm and sweet leathery scent.

What does the creator think about Afro Leather's similarity to the original African Leather by Memo Paris?

The creator believes that Afro Leather is very similar to the original African Leather, though the cumin note in Afro Leather is stronger and the cardamom is of slightly lower quality.

How is the performance of Afro Leather in terms of longevity and projection?

Afro Leather performs well, lasting around 8 to 9 hours on the skin with decent projection.

What does the creator think of Exclusive Tobac’s scent?

The creator loves the scent of Exclusive Tobac, describing it as a smooth, sweet, and boozy tobacco fragrance with a nice balance of sweetness and spiciness.

How does Exclusive Tobac perform in terms of longevity and projection?

Exclusive Tobac has excellent performance, lasting around 10 hours with strong projection during the first 2.5 hours.

How versatile are Afro Leather and Exclusive Tobac?

Both fragrances are more suitable for colder months due to their warmth and spiciness. However, Exclusive Tobac can also be worn in warmer weather with fewer sprays.

What are the creator’s final thoughts on Afro Leather and Exclusive Tobac?

The creator considers both fragrances to be winners. He appreciates Afro Leather’s dry down despite disliking its opening and finds it to be a strong clone of African Leather. He loves Exclusive Tobac, calling it one of the best tobacco scents he has tried, with great performance and an affordable price.