Maison Alhambra Athena vs Oakcha Silent Melody

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Burberry Goddess.

At a glance

Maison Alhambra Athena costs £24 and Oakcha Silent Melody costs £31, so Maison Alhambra Athena is £7 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 19 distinct notes listed across both (5%). Maison Alhambra Athena is EDP and listed as feminine, while Oakcha Silent Melody is Extrait and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Burberry Goddess.

Oakcha Silent Melody

Silent Melody is a feminine Extrait de Parfum from Oakcha built around vanilla, lavender, cocoa and ginger over vanilla caviar before vanilla absolute dominates the base. It is Oakcha's direct interpretation of Burberry Goddess, concentrating the lavender and multi vanilla structure into a denser format.

Maison Alhambra Athena, dupe of Burberry GoddessOakcha Silent Melody, dupe of Burberry Goddess

Comparison

Maison Alhambra AthenaOakcha Silent Melody
Overall rating7.8/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity7.5/107.5/10
Projection7.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£24£31
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderFeminineFeminine
Inspired byBurberry GoddessBurberry Goddess

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Alhambra Athena

Top Notes

  • Yerba Mate
  • Cypress
  • Thyme
  • Saffron
  • Fruity Notes

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Iris
  • Rose

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Leather
  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Vetiver
  • Cedar

Oakcha Silent Melody

Top Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Lavender
  • Cocoa
  • Ginger

Heart Notes

  • Vanilla Caviar

Base Notes

  • Vanilla Absolute

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla

1 shared note.

How the notes differ

Maison Alhambra Athena lists Yerba Mate, Cypress, Thyme, Saffron, Fruity Notes, Jasmine, Iris, Rose, Amber, Leather, Musk, Vetiver and Cedar that Oakcha Silent Melody does not.

Oakcha Silent Melody lists Lavender, Cocoa, Ginger, Vanilla Caviar and Vanilla Absolute that Maison Alhambra Athena does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Alhambra Athena

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Leather
  • Herbal
  • Aromatic
  • Rose
  • Iris
  • Green
  • Resinous

Oakcha Silent Melody

  • Sweet
  • Vanilla
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Cacao
  • Warm spicy
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Vanilla and Aromatic. Maison Alhambra Athena also lists Woody, Fresh, Amber, Floral, Gourmand, Fruity, Leather, Herbal, Rose, Iris, Green and Resinous. Oakcha Silent Melody also lists Powdery, Lavender, Cacao, Warm spicy and Spicy.

Vibes

Maison Alhambra Athena

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Gourmand
  • Luxurious

Oakcha Silent Melody

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Feminine

Both share Sweet and Warm. Maison Alhambra Athena also lists Fresh, Elegant, Modern, Gourmand and Luxurious. Oakcha Silent Melody also lists Clean and Feminine.

Occasions

Maison Alhambra Athena

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

Oakcha Silent Melody

  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Everyday

Both share Evening and Everyday. Maison Alhambra Athena also lists Signature, Social, Daytime and Office. Oakcha Silent Melody also lists Autumn and Spring.

Performance

Maison Alhambra Athena

  • Versatile
  • Subtle

Oakcha Silent Melody

  • Long lasting

Maison Alhambra Athena lists Versatile and Subtle. Oakcha Silent Melody lists Long lasting.

Style lane

Maison Alhambra Athena

  • Vanilla amber

Oakcha Silent Melody

  • Warm spicy

Maison Alhambra Athena lists Vanilla amber. Oakcha Silent Melody lists Warm spicy.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Oakcha Silent Melody (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Athena (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Athena (£24)

Maison Alhambra Athena leads on value for money and lower price, while Oakcha Silent Melody leads on scent accuracy. They are level on longevity and projection.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Athena has 1 community review and Oakcha Silent Melody has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Athena or Oakcha Silent Melody?

Maison Alhambra Athena costs £24 and Oakcha Silent Melody costs £31, so Maison Alhambra Athena is £7 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Alhambra Athena or Oakcha Silent Melody?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Athena 7.5 out of 10 for longevity and Oakcha Silent Melody 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Maison Alhambra Athena or Oakcha Silent Melody?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Athena 7.0 out of 10 for projection and Oakcha Silent Melody 7.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Burberry Goddess, Maison Alhambra Athena or Oakcha Silent Melody?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Athena 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Oakcha Silent Melody 8.5 out of 10, so Oakcha Silent Melody rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Athena or Oakcha Silent Melody?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Athena 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Oakcha Silent Melody 8.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Athena rates higher.

What notes do Maison Alhambra Athena and Oakcha Silent Melody share?

They share 1 note: Vanilla.

Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Athena and Oakcha Silent Melody?

Maison Alhambra Athena is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office and Everyday. Oakcha Silent Melody is tagged for Evening, Autumn, Spring and Everyday.

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

Compare with the original

  • Burberry Goddess vs Maison Alhambra Athena
  • Burberry Goddess vs Oakcha Silent Melody

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