Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger vs Zimaya Rabab Blue

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 PuraZimaya Rabab Blue — dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos MessengerZimaya Rabab Blue
Overall rating8.1/10 · 1 review8.0/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.2/10
Projection7.5/107.8/10
Scent accuracy8.2/107.5/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£20£25
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

Zimaya Rabab Blue

Top Notes

  • Sicilian Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Mediterranean Fruits

Base Notes

  • White Musk
  • Amber
  • Madagascar Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
  • Amber
  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla

5 shared notes.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Rabab Blue (8.2/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Rabab Blue (7.8/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (8.2/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Messenger (£20)

See the full Philos Messenger breakdown

See the full Rabab Blue breakdown

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