Smoky Touch

Toscano Leather

Maison Alhambra

This is what I call a "caution fragrance," which requires a delicate touch when spraying. Its longevity is almost unbelievable, and the sillage could fill entire halls!
If not used sparingly.
The scent itself is wonderful, just as an "Oriental" should be for me. There are plenty of spices, from anise to cinnamon - in between, all sorts of exotic notes like allspice, cardamom, and possibly turmeric. It’s hard to pinpoint everything exactly.
Paired with myrrh, incense, and balsams, it smells like being in a bazaar in Marrakech or Riyadh - or wherever in the East. Various woods like cypress, cedar, and "agarwood" deepen everything further, and "leather" (birch tar) adds its inky note.
There might also be some musk and patchouli, as I occasionally encounter slightly "earthy" and "fresh-animalic" scents.
I am not familiar with the "original" from Tom Ford. However, this "Maison Alhambra" is definitely a fantastic niche fragrance that is a true "powerhouse"!