Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik vs Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

The Scent Atlas community has tested both. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.

Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik — dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraMaison Alhambra Philos Messenger — dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaikMaison Alhambra Philos Messenger
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.0/10
Projection8.0/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.2/10
Value for money8.2/108.5/10
Price£60£20
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Erba PuraXerjoff Erba Pura

Notes Comparison

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

Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik

Top Notes

  • Cardamom
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Plum
  • Lavender
  • Angelica
  • Juniper
  • Pink Pepper
  • Incense
  • Jasmine
  • Pear
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Peach
  • Melon

Heart Notes

  • Ylang Ylang
  • Orange Blossom
  • Rose
  • Violet
  • Orris
  • Cedarwood
  • Coconut
  • White Flowers

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Patchouli
  • Tobacco
  • Apple
  • Amber
  • Sandalwood

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

Top Notes

  • Fruity Notes
  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes
  • Amber

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Amber

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Ahmed Al Maghribi Sa’adaik (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (£20)

See the full Sa’adaik breakdown

See the full Philos Messenger breakdown

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