Maison Alhambra vs Rasasi: Which Should You Buy?

Quick answer: Rasasi is one of the oldest names here: a family business founded in Dubai in 1979 that now trades in 60 countries. Maison Alhambra is a Lattafa-owned house focused on affordable eau de parfums.

Maison Alhambra vs Rasasi at a glance

	Maison Alhambra	Rasasi
Based in	United Arab Emirates; part of Lattafa Perfumes	Dubai, United Arab Emirates; family-owned, founded in 1979 by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar
Known for	Named lines such as Jean Lowe, Salvo, Delilah and Glacier, many widely described as inspired by designer and niche scents	Oud oil perfumes and the Hawas line
Style	Affordable eau de parfums across fresh, floral, gourmand and oud styles	A long-established house with oriental and western-style perfumes, sold in 60 countries
US search interest	100	115

Which should you buy?

Choose Rasasi if you already like its best-known scents (oud oil perfumes and the Hawas line).
Choose Maison Alhambra if you want to compare versions within a line, such as the fresh and warm Salvo, or summer and winter Glacier. Start with the Maison Alhambra guide.
Not sure? Pick a scent family first, such as fresh, gourmand or oud, then compare bottles from either brand.

Maison Alhambra vs Rasasi FAQ

Who makes Maison Alhambra?

Maison Alhambra is a fragrance house of Lattafa Perfumes, based in the United Arab Emirates.

When was Rasasi founded?

Rasasi was founded in 1979 with a single shop in Deira, Dubai, by Abdul Razzak Kalsekar.

What is Rasasi best known for?

Oud oil perfumes and the Hawas line, including Hawas Verde, which is a fast-rising US search.

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Search interest is relative Google Trends data for the United States, 19 Oct 2025 to 25 Oct 2026, with Maison Alhambra set to 100. Brand and perfume names are trademarks of their owners. Maison Alhambra fragrances are original compositions; designer names are used only to describe each scent’s inspiration.