Armaf Derby Club House Gold vs Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Montblanc Legend.

At a glance

Armaf Derby Club House Gold costs £19 and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir costs £14, so Maison Alhambra Expose Noir is £5 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 20 distinct notes listed across both (15%). Both are EDP and listed as masculine.

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

Armaf Derby Club House Gold is an interpretation of Montblanc Legend. Its aromatic, clean masculine direction belongs with Legend rather than the Creed Aventus pineapple-birch family.

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir is a smooth fruity aromatic amber fragrance that captures the confident masculine DNA of Montblanc Legend through lavender and pineapple brightness, a sweet mossy apple heart, and a creamy tonka sandalwood base.

Armaf Derby Club House Gold, dupe of Montblanc LegendMaison Alhambra Expose Noir, dupe of Montblanc Legend.

Comparison

Armaf Derby Club House GoldMaison Alhambra Expose Noir
Overall rating7.7/10 · 1 review7.7/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.8/10
Projection7.2/107.2/10
Scent accuracy7.8/107.5/10
Value for money8.2/108.4/10
Price£19£14
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byMontblanc LegendMontblanc Legend

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Blackcurrant
  • Apple
  • Pineapple

Heart Notes

  • Birch
  • Jasmine
  • Patchouli

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Oakmoss
  • Ambergris
  • Vanilla

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

Top Notes

  • Lavender
  • Pineapple
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon Verbena

Heart Notes

  • Red Apple
  • Dried Fruits
  • Oakmoss
  • Geranium
  • Rose
  • Coumarin

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Sandalwood

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Pineapple
  • Oakmoss

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Armaf Derby Club House Gold lists Blackcurrant, Apple, Birch, Jasmine, Patchouli, Musk, Ambergris and Vanilla that Maison Alhambra Expose Noir does not.

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir lists Lavender, Lemon Verbena, Red Apple, Dried Fruits, Geranium, Rose, Coumarin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood that Armaf Derby Club House Gold does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Smoky
  • Earthy
  • Mossy
  • Patchouli
  • Oakmoss

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Citrus
  • Fruity
  • Powdery
  • Mossy
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Rose
  • Green
  • Oakmoss

Both share Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Citrus, Fruity, Mossy and Oakmoss. Armaf Derby Club House Gold also lists Musky, Floral, Vanilla, Smoky, Earthy and Patchouli. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir also lists Amber, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Rose and Green.

Vibes

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Modern
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Confident

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Seductive
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet, Bold and Modern. Armaf Derby Club House Gold also lists Fresh, Elegant, Powerful, Classic, Masculine and Confident. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir also lists Dark, Mysterious, Seductive, Warm and Luxurious.

Occasions

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Everyday

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

  • Autumn
  • Winter

Armaf Derby Club House Gold lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office and Everyday. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir lists Autumn and Winter.

Performance

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

  • Versatile
  • Powerful
  • Subtle

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

  • Long lasting
  • Sillage

Armaf Derby Club House Gold lists Versatile, Powerful and Subtle. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir lists Long lasting and Sillage.

Style lane

Armaf Derby Club House Gold

  • Fruity woody

Maison Alhambra Expose Noir

  • Amber woody

Armaf Derby Club House Gold lists Fruity woody. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir lists Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Expose Noir (7.8/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Armaf Derby Club House Gold (7.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Expose Noir (8.4/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Expose Noir (£14)

Armaf Derby Club House Gold leads on scent accuracy, while Maison Alhambra Expose Noir leads on longevity, value for money and lower price. They are level on projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Armaf Derby Club House Gold has 1 community review and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Armaf Derby Club House Gold or Maison Alhambra Expose Noir?

Armaf Derby Club House Gold costs £19 and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir costs £14, so Maison Alhambra Expose Noir is £5 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Armaf Derby Club House Gold or Maison Alhambra Expose Noir?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Derby Club House Gold 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir 7.8 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Expose Noir rates higher.

Which projects more, Armaf Derby Club House Gold or Maison Alhambra Expose Noir?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Derby Club House Gold 7.2 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir 7.2 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, Armaf Derby Club House Gold or Maison Alhambra Expose Noir?

Atlas ratings give Armaf Derby Club House Gold 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir 8.4 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Expose Noir rates higher.

What notes do Armaf Derby Club House Gold and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir share?

They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Pineapple and Oakmoss.

Which occasions suit Armaf Derby Club House Gold and Maison Alhambra Expose Noir?

Armaf Derby Club House Gold is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office and Everyday. Maison Alhambra Expose Noir is tagged for Autumn and Winter.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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