Maison Alhambra Philos Pura vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar costs £35, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £21 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 15 distinct notes listed across both (13%). 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.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Shaghaf Oud Ahmar is a radiant fruity musky amber fragrance that captures the addictive brightness of Xerjoff Erba Pura through juicy melon and peach, tropical sweetness, and a velvety vanilla musk base.
Comparison
| Maison Alhambra Philos Pura | Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 8.0/10 · 2 reviews | 8.1/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Projection | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.3/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Value for money | 9.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Price | £14 | £35 |
| 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
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar does not.
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Peach, Melon, Iris, Freesia, Tropical Fruits, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood that Maison Alhambra Philos Pura does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Woody, Amber, Musky, Citrus, Vanilla, Gourmand, Fruity, Oud, Iris and Tropical.
Vibes
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Elegant, Playful, Warm, Modern, Gourmand, Compliment and Luxurious.
Occasions
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Travel, Warm weather and Tropical.
Performance
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Versatile, Skin scent and Strong longevity.
Style lane
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar lists Musky amber.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar (8.2/10)
- Projection: Wins Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar (7.8/10)
- 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 Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar leads on longevity and projection.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Philos Pura has 2 community reviews and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14 and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar costs £35, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £21 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar 8.2 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar rates higher.
Which projects more, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 7.3 out of 10 for projection and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar 7.8 out of 10, so Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar rates higher.
Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.3 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar 8.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.
Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.
What notes do Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar share?
They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Amber.
Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar?
Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Casual, Spring, Summer, Travel, Warm weather and Tropical.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.
Compare with the original
- Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Maison Alhambra Philos Pura
- Xerjoff Erba Pura vs Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Ahmar