Maison Alhambra Hercules vs Zara Red Zara Temptation Tobacco

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.

Maison Alhambra Hercules — dupe of Parfums de Marly HerodZara Red Zara Temptation Tobacco — dupe of Parfums de Marly Herod

Comparison

Maison Alhambra HerculesZara Red Zara Temptation Tobacco
Overall rating8.3/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.0/10
Projection7.5/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.2/10
Value for money9.0/109.0/10
Price£22£29.99
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly HerodParfums de Marly Herod

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Alhambra Hercules

Top Notes

  • Cinnamon
  • Pepper

Heart Notes

  • Tobacco Leaf
  • Incense
  • Osmanthus
  • Labdanum

Base Notes

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

Zara Red Zara Temptation Tobacco

Top Notes

  • Pink Pepper
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine Sambac

Base Notes

  • Tobacco
  • Cistus

Shared Notes

No identical notes are recorded in both note pyramids.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Hercules (£22)

See the full Hercules breakdown

See the full Red Zara Temptation Tobacco breakdown

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