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Oranger Alhambra
The scent of an orange grove at midday, where sunlight filters through the leaves and the air is filled with a blend of citrus and herbaceous notes.
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Oranger AlhambraPremium · $100–250How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008 by Giorgio Armani, Oranger Alhambra is a fragrance that embodies the essence of an Italian garden. Created by perfumer Philippe Marvedo, it opens with a vibrant burst of citrus notes like petitgrain and bitter orange, combined with the freshness of lemon and bergamot. These top notes give way to a heart of jasmine and marjoram, while the base features woody accords of oakmoss and patchouli, grounding the composition in earthy warmth.
This fragrance has a bright top note that fades within an hour. To ensure the woody and mossy base notes come through, apply two sprays to your pulse points in the morning or early afternoon. It's best suited for daytime wear when you want a fresh, lively scent.
Fig. 01 — Oranger Alhambra, Giorgio Armani
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Philippe Marvedo
Philippe Marvedo is a perfumer who created Armani Privé's Oranger Alhambra (2008) for Giorgio Armani, a citrus-aromatic fragrance built on petitgrain, jasmine, and oakmoss, conceived as "a hymn to childhood memories of freshness and Mediterranean sunlight" and inspired by the gardens of Spain's Alhambra.
Designer Giorgio Armani
More from the house · founded 1975 · Italy
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