Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger vs Volaré Esta Puro

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 PuraVolaré Esta Puro — dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos MessengerVolaré Esta Puro
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.8/10
Projection7.5/108.2/10
Scent accuracy8.2/108.5/10
Value for money8.5/109.0/10
Price£20£28
ConcentrationEDPEDP
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

Volaré Esta Puro

Top Notes

  • Sicilian Orange
  • Sicilian Lemon
  • Calabrian Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • White Musk
  • Ambrette

Base Notes

  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber
  • White Musk

Shared Notes

  • Amber
  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla

3 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Volaré Esta Puro (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Volaré Esta Puro (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Volaré Esta Puro (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Volaré Esta Puro (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (£20)

See the full Philos Messenger breakdown

See the full Esta Puro breakdown

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