Al Haramain Amber Oud Private Edition 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.

Al Haramain Amber Oud Private Edition — dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraMaison Alhambra Philos Messenger — dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Al Haramain Amber Oud Private EditionMaison Alhambra Philos Messenger
Overall rating7.9/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.0/10
Projection7.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.2/10
Value for money7.5/108.5/10
Price£59£20
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Erba PuraXerjoff Erba Pura

Notes Comparison

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

Al Haramain Amber Oud Private Edition

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Green Notes

Heart Notes

  • Melon
  • Pineapple
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber

Base Notes

  • Woody Notes
  • Vanilla
  • Resin
  • Musk

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
  • Amber

2 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Al Haramain Amber Oud Private Edition (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (£20)

See the full Amber Oud Private Edition breakdown

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