Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger vs Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia

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.

Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger — dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraSwiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia — dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos MessengerSwiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review8.2/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/109.0/10
Projection7.5/108.5/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.0/10
Price£20£70
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byXerjoff Erba PuraXerjoff Erba Pura

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

Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Rose
  • Gardenia
  • Peony

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Amber

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia (9.0/10)
  • Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Spirit of Valencia (8.5/10)
  • 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 Philos Messenger breakdown

See the full Spirit of Valencia breakdown

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