What Is Maison Alhambra Cassius a Dupe Of?

What is Cassius a clone of?

Maison Alhambra Cassius is a clone of Parfums de Marly Carlisle. We rate the similarity at 85%. If Carlisle's mix of spiced apple, patchouli and vanilla caught your attention, Cassius is one to put on your sample list.

Where do the notes overlap?

The connection starts with green apple and nutmeg. Both fragrances then list tonka bean and rose in the middle, with patchouli and vanilla at the base. It's a useful combination to look for: the apple and spice give you a different starting point from a fragrance built around vanilla alone.

Carlisle's pyramid adds saffron at the top, osmanthus and davana in the heart, and opoponax in the base. Cassius has the shorter list. That doesn't mean we can work out the whole recipe from either pyramid, but it does show why these two belong in the same comparison.

What should you pay attention to?

We'd focus on the balance between the apple, spice and patchouli when trying them together. Vanilla appears in plenty of fragrances; those other parts are what make this a Carlisle comparison. If patchouli is the part you love, give it as much attention as the sweetness.

The two note panels let you follow the overlap without jumping between product pages. Treat them as a starting point for choosing a sample. A shared note name won't tell you exactly how strong that note will be on your skin, or whether you'll prefer one bottle over the other.

Which fragrance does this guide cover?

We're comparing Maison Alhambra Cassius with Parfums de Marly Carlisle Eau de Parfum. Cassius, Hercules and Perseus are separate Maison Alhambra fragrances with different references, so check the name when shopping.

Is Cassius worth a look?

Yes, if the apple, nutmeg, patchouli and vanilla combination sounds like your kind of fragrance. Follow the product-page links for shopping options, and compare bottle sizes and packaging before choosing an offer.