Le Gemme - Kobraa Bvlgari 2020

Generally speaking, I have never been a fan of incense. Too heavy, too dark, too resinous, too something. Through the nasal tasting of a sample lovingly sponsored for me (many thanks to Nicole), I came to enjoy, and I mean enjoy, the original from Bvlgari.
How can the fragrance experience be described? Actually, I would say sauna. It smells like a newly built luxury sauna with a minimal oud factor and also has the corresponding relaxing effect on me. Ergo: addictive potential. This blend of dark, deep incense, pine wood and a tiny bit of green really won me over completely. The ethereal fragrance molecules are perceptible right up to the lungs, the perfect scent for my sunny soul on a rainy day.
The catch: at over €300, it is priced in a galaxy where a good clone could be a sensible alternative.
So a dupe was organized from the house of Alhambra.

How close is the dupe to the original?

I have good news and bad news: let's start with the bad news. The dupe by Maison Alhambra (Sceptre Malachite) has absolutely nothing to do with the original and is a completely independent perfume. It smells of floral-ambery rose geranium and its leaves and has dry, woody notes. I also imagine pepper and ginger. Like the "original", HS is really good, i.e. perceptible for at least 8 hours, the sillage is opulent - but by no means intrusive! Rather delicate, unisex and (unfortunately) has nothing to do with sauna. Nevertheless, a great perfume that can perform very well in the office, on a date and in your free time.
So on the one hand I'm disappointed because my hopes for a cheap alternative have been dashed, but I'm also delighted with my new Cheap Hidden Gem.