What Is Maison Alhambra Winsome a Dupe Of?

What is Maison Alhambra Winsome a clone of?

Maison Alhambra Winsome is a clone of Yves Saint Laurent Tuxedo Eau de Parfum. Violet leaf, coriander, black pepper, patchouli and vanilla are the main things to follow in this comparison. You may also know Winsome by its older name, The Tux, which still turns up in reviews and retailer listings.

We rate the similarity at 90%. That rating applies to Winsome EDP against Tuxedo EDP. Tuxedo Extrait de Parfum is a separate release, so check the concentration as well as the name if you're trying to sample the same pair.

How close are the note pyramids?

On paper, they line up very closely. Both profiles start with violet leaf, bergamot and coriander. Both list rose, lily of the valley and black pepper in the middle, followed by patchouli, bourbon vanilla and ambergris in the base.

That gives you more to go on than a general resemblance between two woody fragrances. You can follow the same combination from the greener opening through the pepper and flowers to the patchouli and vanilla underneath. The side-by-side pyramids above make those shared notes easy to see.

What would we compare on skin?

We'd focus on the balance between pepper, patchouli and vanilla. Which part stands out first, and which one keeps your attention later? If you already enjoy Tuxedo, think about whether it's the spice, the earthy patchouli or the softer finish that makes you reach for it.

Matching note lists don't answer all of those questions. They describe the fragrance rather than give you the recipe, so there's still room for the two to feel different as they settle. A sample is useful if one particular part of Tuxedo is the reason you're considering Winsome.

Which Winsome should you choose?

Look for Maison Alhambra Winsome Eau de Parfum. The retailer cards above show eligible bottles for that fragrance and the YSL original. You can also open the Winsome product page to check its full profile and compare bottle sizes before choosing an offer.