Maison Alhambra Philos Pura vs Orientica Royal Amber
Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.
Both fragrances are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.
At a glance
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14 and Orientica Royal Amber costs £64, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £50 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). Both are EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is a bright citrus fruity fragrance inspired by Xerjoff Erba Pura, opening with orange, bergamot and lemon before settling into a sweet vanilla, amber and white musk base.
Orientica Royal Amber
Royal Amber sits in the fruity gourmand lane as Orientica's interpretation of Xerjoff Erba Pura, combining a loud basket of sugary Mediterranean style fruit over fluffy vanilla, white musk and warm woods.
Comparison
| Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | Orientica Royal Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 2 reviews | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Projection | 7.3/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.3/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Value for money | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £14 | £64 |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Xerjoff Erba Pura | Xerjoff Erba Pura |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Orientica Royal Amber
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
2 shared notes.
How the notes differ
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura lists Orange, Lemon, Fruity Notes, White Musk and Madagascar Vanilla that Orientica Royal Amber does not.
Orientica Royal Amber lists Melon, Pineapple, Green Notes, Gourmand note, Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla that Maison Alhambra Philos Pura does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Orientica Royal Amber
Orientica Royal Amber lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Amber, Musky, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Tropical and Green.
Vibes
Orientica Royal Amber
Orientica Royal Amber lists Fresh, Sweet, Bold, Playful, Powerful, Modern, Gourmand and Luxurious.
Occasions
Orientica Royal Amber
Orientica Royal Amber lists Summer, Daytime, Nightlife, Holiday, Social and Warm Weather And Signature.
Performance
Orientica Royal Amber
Orientica Royal Amber lists Strong projection, Excellent longevity and Long lasting.
Style lane
Orientica Royal Amber
Orientica Royal Amber lists Fruity gourmand.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Tie (8.0/10)
- Projection: Wins Orientica Royal Amber (7.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (8.3/10)
- Value for money: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (£14)
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura leads on scent accuracy, value for money and lower price, while Orientica Royal Amber leads on projection. They are level on longevity.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Philos Pura has 2 community reviews and Orientica Royal Amber has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Orientica Royal Amber?
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14 and Orientica Royal Amber costs £64, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £50 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Orientica Royal Amber?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica Royal Amber 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.
Which projects more, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Orientica Royal Amber?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 7.3 out of 10 for projection and Orientica Royal Amber 7.5 out of 10, so Orientica Royal Amber rates higher.
Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Orientica Royal Amber?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.3 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica Royal Amber 7.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.
Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Orientica Royal Amber?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica Royal Amber 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.
What notes do Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Orientica Royal Amber share?
They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Amber.
Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Orientica Royal Amber?
Orientica Royal Amber is tagged for Summer, Daytime, Nightlife, Holiday, Social and Warm Weather And Signature.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.