Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic vs Maison Alhambra Philos Pura

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.

At a glance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic costs £23 and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £9 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is EDP and listed as feminine, while Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

Exotic by Ahmed Al Maghribi is a vibrant citrus fruity vanilla fragrance that captures the radiant DNA of Xerjoff Erba Pura through a bright bergamot orange opening, a soft floral green heart, and a creamy musky woody base.

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is a bright citrus fruity fragrance inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura, opening with orange, bergamot and lemon before settling into a sweet vanilla, amber and white musk base.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic, dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraMaison Alhambra Philos Pura, dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi ExoticMaison Alhambra Philos Pura
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 2 reviews
Longevity8.5/108.0/10
Projection7.5/107.3/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.3/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£23£14
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderFeminineUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Erba PuraXerjoff Erba Pura

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Orange

Heart Notes

  • Floral Notes
  • Green
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Sandalwood
  • Vanilla
  • Dry Wood
  • Musk

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Orange

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Floral Notes, Green, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Dry Wood and Musk that Maison Alhambra Philos Pura does not.

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura lists Lemon, Fruity Notes, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber that Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Oud
  • Green
  • Lactonic
  • Tropical

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Woody, Fresh, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Oud, Green, Lactonic and Tropical.

Vibes

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Gourmand

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Warm and Gourmand.

Occasions

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Evening

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Evening.

Performance

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Strong projection and Versatile.

Style lane

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic

  • Soft floral

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic lists Soft floral.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (8.3/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (£14)

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic leads on longevity and projection, while Maison Alhambra Philos Pura leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic has 1 community review and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura has 2.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic costs £23 and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £9 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.0 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

Which projects more, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 7.5 out of 10 for projection and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 7.3 out of 10, so Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.3 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.

Which is better value, Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic or Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Atlas ratings give Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 9.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.

What notes do Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura share?

They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Orange.

Which occasions suit Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic and Maison Alhambra Philos Pura?

Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic is tagged for Evening.

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

Compare with the original

  • Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Ahmed Al Maghribi Exotic
  • Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Maison Alhambra Philos Pura

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