Maison Alhambra
Club Exquisite EDP
“Givenchy Gentleman Society at one-tenth the price — cardamom-pear-sage done right.”
A 1-to-1 dupe of Gentleman Society at roughly 1/10 the price, though performance is the budget line's usual weakness — Maison Alhambra's 2024 Givenchy Gentleman Society clone. A cardamom-pear-bergamot opening over a clary-sage-narcissus heart and a vanilla-orris-vetiver base.
The take
What works
- ●Cardamom-pear-sage composition at $20 is an extraordinary value
- ●Near 1-to-1 accuracy to Givenchy Gentleman Society
- ●Versatile spring-through-fall office and daytime wear
Trade-offs
- ●Longevity is average — plan on reapplying for long nights
- ●Soft sillage makes it an intimate skin scent rather than a projector
Notes
Top
Cardamom
Pear
BergamotMid
Clary Sage
NarcissusBase
Vanilla
Orris Root
VetiverPerformance
When to wear
Occasions
Gender
Featured in
Earned a spot in 1 of our editorial picks
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Different scent, similar vibe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Club Exquisite a good Gentleman Society dupe?
91% similarity to Givenchy Gentleman Society in our database — a real match, not just shared notes. At $18–$24 vs Givenchy's $50–$110, it's one of the closer budget interpretations of that DNA.
What does Club Exquisite smell similar to?
Closest matches in our database: Givenchy Gentleman EDP (100%), Givenchy Givenchy Gentleman Boisée EDP (100%), Givenchy Gentleman Society Eau de Parfum Extrême (71%). Strong DNA matches — same scent family and similar composition.
How long does Club Exquisite last?
5–7 hours on most skin (good longevity at 60/100) with solid projection.
When should you wear Club Exquisite?
Strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning. Suited to date night, casual.
Is Club Exquisite worth it?
At $18–$24, fine — with caveats. Cardamom-pear-sage composition at $20 is an extraordinary value. Near 1-to-1 accuracy to Givenchy Gentleman Society.