Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco vs Maison Alhambra Hercules

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Herod.

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco — dupe of Parfums de Marly HerodMaison Alhambra Hercules — dupe of Parfums de Marly Herod

Comparison

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven TobaccoMaison Alhambra Hercules
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review8.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.2/108.5/10
Projection7.6/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.4/108.2/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£27£22
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderMasculineMasculine
Inspired byParfums de Marly HerodParfums de Marly Herod

Notes Comparison

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

Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco

Top Notes

  • Spicy Notes
  • Mandarin
  • Davana

Heart Notes

  • Myrrh
  • Black Pepper
  • Sandalwood

Base Notes

  • Tonka Bean
  • Vanilla
  • Tobacco

Maison Alhambra Hercules

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Incense
  • Osmanthus
  • Labdanum

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Iso E Super
  • Musk
  • Cedar
  • Cypriol
  • Vetiver

Shared Notes

  • Vanilla

1 shared note.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco (7.6/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Gulf Orchid Sweet Heaven Tobacco (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (£22)

See the full Sweet Heaven Tobacco breakdown

See the full Hercules breakdown

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