Athena

Tangerine and pink pepper open it, jasmine and ylang-ylang fill the middle, and it lands on vanilla, sandalwood and patchouli.

Athena is a white floral built on a sweet base, and the sweetness is what makes it wearable rather than formal. The first few minutes are citrus and a pepper bite, then the florals take over: jasmine sambac in front, ylang-ylang underneath, lily of the valley keeping it from turning heavy. After an hour it is mostly vanilla and soft woods with a powdery edge. Cooler weather and evenings suit it better than a hot afternoon.

One thing to know. A lot of people online call this a Burberry Goddess alternative. The notes do not support that, Goddess is lavender, vanilla, cocoa and ginger and Athena has none of those. If a Goddess-style scent is what you want, ask us for Club De Nuit Lionheart Woman instead.

Scent notes

Top: Tangerine, Pink Pepper, Bergamot
Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Lily Of The Valley
Base: Vanilla, Sandalwood, Patchouli

How it wears

Longevity: 5-7 hours on skin, longer on clothing
Projection: Arm's length for the first hour, closer after that
Best in: fall, winter
Wear it for: evenings and date nights
Scent family: floral, gourmand, woody

Details

Eau de Parfum · 100 ml · Maison Alhambra · 100% authentic, factory-sealed retail box · ships from Baltimore, MD

Questions people ask

Is Athena authentic?
Yes. It comes from licensed U.S. fragrance distributors and ships factory-sealed in its retail box. Come smell it at our stall in the Patapsco Flea Market in Baltimore before you buy.

How long does Athena last?
Five to seven hours on skin and well into the next day on a scarf or a coat.

Is Athena a Burberry Goddess dupe?
No. The claim is common online but the note lists have nothing in common. We are not printing a designer comparison on this one.