Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger vs Rasasi Hawas Luceo

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Sospiro Vibrato.

At a glance

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger costs £20 and Rasasi Hawas Luceo costs £35, so Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger is £15 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger is EDP and listed as unisex, while Rasasi Hawas Luceo is Extrait and listed as masculine. Both are inspired by Sospiro Vibrato.

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger is a citrus aromatic fragrance inspired by Sospiro Vibrato, combining sparkling grapefruit and bergamot with ginger, luminous white floral notes, clean musk and polished woods for a fresh, sophisticated signature.

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

Hawas Luceo is a bright citrus aromatic built around the polished, uplifting DNA of Sospiro Vibrato.

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger, dupe of Sospiro VibratoRasasi Hawas Luceo, dupe of Sospiro Vibrato

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos MessengerRasasi Hawas Luceo
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 reviewNo rating
Longevity8.0/10No rating
Projection7.5/10No rating
Scent accuracy8.2/10No rating
Value for money8.5/10No rating
Price£20£35
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexMasculine
Inspired bySospiro VibratoSospiro Vibrato

Notes Comparison

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

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

Top Notes

  • Fruity Notes
  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes
  • Amber

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Ginger

Heart Notes

  • Magnolia
  • Nutmeg
  • Cardamom

Base Notes

  • Vetiver
  • Patchouli
  • Cedarwood
  • Amber

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Amber

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger lists Fruity Notes, Orange, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla that Rasasi Hawas Luceo does not.

Rasasi Hawas Luceo lists Ginger, Magnolia, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedarwood that Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

  • Sweet
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Resinous

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Patchouli
  • Spicy

Both share Sweet, Amber and Citrus. Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger also lists Musky, Vanilla, Fruity and Resinous. Rasasi Hawas Luceo also lists Woody, Fresh, Floral, Aquatic, Aromatic, Patchouli and Spicy.

Vibes

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic

Both share Clean, Sweet, Warm and Modern. Rasasi Hawas Luceo also lists Fresh, Sophisticated, Masculine and Aquatic.

Occasions

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

  • Signature
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Everyday
  • Warm weather
  • Smart casual

Both share Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday and Warm weather. Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger also lists Signature. Rasasi Hawas Luceo also lists Evening, Office and Smart casual.

Performance

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Linear

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile

Both share Long lasting and Versatile. Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger also lists Strong projection and Linear.

Style lane

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger

  • Sweet amber

Rasasi Hawas Luceo

  • Citrus aromatic

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger lists Sweet amber. Rasasi Hawas Luceo lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (8.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (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)

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger leads on lower price.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger has 1 community review and Rasasi Hawas Luceo has 0.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger or Rasasi Hawas Luceo?

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger costs £20 and Rasasi Hawas Luceo costs £35, so Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger is £15 cheaper.

What notes do Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger and Rasasi Hawas Luceo share?

They share 3 notes: Lemon, Bergamot and Amber.

Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger and Rasasi Hawas Luceo?

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger is tagged for Signature, Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Everyday and Warm weather. Rasasi Hawas Luceo is tagged for Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Everyday, Warm weather and Smart casual.

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

Compare with the original

  • Sospiro Vibrato vs Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger
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