Maison Alhambra Philos Pura vs Volaré Esta Puro

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 Volaré Esta Puro costs £28, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £14 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 11 distinct notes listed across both (27%). 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.

Volaré Esta Puro

Volaré Esta Puro is a radiant solar citrus vanilla fragrance that captures the sun drenched Mediterranean DNA of Xerjoff Erba Pura through effervescent Sicilian citrus, soft musky warmth, and a rich creamy vanilla amber base.

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraVolaré Esta Puro, dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos PuraVolaré Esta Puro
Overall rating8.0/10 · 2 reviews8.6/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.8/10
Projection7.3/108.2/10
Scent accuracy8.3/108.5/10
Value for money9.0/109.0/10
Price£14£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 Pura

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes

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

  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura lists Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Fruity Notes that Volaré Esta Puro does not.

Volaré Esta Puro lists Sicilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Calabrian Bergamot and Ambrette that Maison Alhambra Philos Pura does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Volaré Esta Puro

  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Aquatic
  • Leather

Volaré Esta Puro lists Amber, Musky, Citrus, Vanilla, Aquatic and Leather.

Vibes

Volaré Esta Puro

  • Clean
  • Warm
  • Aquatic
  • Compliment

Volaré Esta Puro lists Clean, Warm, Aquatic and Compliment.

Occasions

Volaré Esta Puro

  • Casual
  • Office

Volaré Esta Puro lists Casual and Office.

Performance

Volaré Esta Puro

  • Strong projection
  • Sillage
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Compliment magnet

Volaré Esta Puro lists Strong projection, Sillage, Beast mode, Beast and Compliment magnet.

Style lane

Volaré Esta Puro

  • Soft musky

Volaré Esta Puro lists Soft musky.

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: Tie (9.0/10)
  • Price: Wins Maison Alhambra Philos Pura (£14)

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura leads on lower price, while Volaré Esta Puro leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Maison Alhambra Philos Pura has 2 community reviews and Volaré Esta Puro has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Volaré Esta Puro?

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14 and Volaré Esta Puro costs £28, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £14 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Volaré Esta Puro?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Volaré Esta Puro 8.8 out of 10, so Volaré Esta Puro rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Volaré Esta Puro?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 7.3 out of 10 for projection and Volaré Esta Puro 8.2 out of 10, so Volaré Esta Puro rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Volaré Esta Puro?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.3 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Volaré Esta Puro 8.5 out of 10, so Volaré Esta Puro rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Volaré Esta Puro?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Volaré Esta Puro 9.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Volaré Esta Puro share?

They share 3 notes: White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber.

Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Volaré Esta Puro?

Volaré Esta Puro is tagged for Casual and Office.

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 Volaré Esta Puro

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