Maison Alhambra Philos Pura vs Zimaya Amber Is Great

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 Zimaya Amber Is Great costs £30, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £16 cheaper. They share 7 notes out of 7 distinct notes listed across both (100%). Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is EDP and listed as unisex, while Zimaya Amber Is Great is Extrait 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.

Zimaya Amber Is Great

Launched in 2024, Zimaya Amber Is Great is a rich woody amber citrus extrait that captures the radiant luxury DNA of Xerjoff Erba Pura through sparkling citruses, saffron kissed sweetness, a glowing amber heart, and a smooth ambergris oakmoss dry down that feels glamorous and addictive.

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura, dupe of Xerjoff Erba PuraZimaya Amber Is Great, dupe of Xerjoff Erba Pura

Comparison

Maison Alhambra Philos PuraZimaya Amber Is Great
Overall rating8.0/10 · 2 reviews8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.0/108.5/10
Projection7.3/107.5/10
Scent accuracy8.3/108.0/10
Value for money9.0/108.5/10
Price£14£30
ConcentrationEDPExtrait
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

Zimaya Amber Is Great

Top Notes

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon

Heart Notes

  • Fruity Notes

Base Notes

  • Amber
  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Orange
  • Bergamot
  • Lemon
  • Fruity Notes
  • White Musk
  • Madagascar Vanilla
  • Amber

7 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Zimaya Amber Is Great list the same notes.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Zimaya Amber Is Great

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Fruity
  • Aromatic
  • Oakmoss
  • Spicy

Zimaya Amber Is Great lists Sweet, Woody, Amber, Musky, Citrus, Vanilla, Fruity, Aromatic, Oakmoss and Spicy.

Vibes

Zimaya Amber Is Great

  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Compliment
  • Luxurious

Zimaya Amber Is Great lists Clean, Sweet, Elegant, Powerful, Compliment and Luxurious.

Occasions

Zimaya Amber Is Great

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Formal
  • Spring
  • Summer

Zimaya Amber Is Great lists Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Formal, Spring and Summer.

Performance

Zimaya Amber Is Great

  • Strong projection
  • Powerful

Zimaya Amber Is Great lists Strong projection and Powerful.

Style lane

Zimaya Amber Is Great

  • Smooth woody

Zimaya Amber Is Great lists Smooth woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Zimaya Amber Is Great (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Zimaya Amber Is Great (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 Zimaya Amber Is Great 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 Zimaya Amber Is Great has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura costs £14 and Zimaya Amber Is Great costs £30, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is £16 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.0 out of 10 for longevity and Zimaya Amber Is Great 8.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Amber Is Great rates higher.

Which projects more, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 7.3 out of 10 for projection and Zimaya Amber Is Great 7.5 out of 10, so Zimaya Amber Is Great rates higher.

Which is closer to Xerjoff Erba Pura, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 8.3 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Zimaya Amber Is Great 8.0 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.

Which is better value, Maison Alhambra Philos Pura or Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Atlas ratings give Maison Alhambra Philos Pura 9.0 out of 10 for value for money and Zimaya Amber Is Great 8.5 out of 10, so Maison Alhambra Philos Pura rates higher.

What notes do Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Zimaya Amber Is Great share?

They share 7 notes: Orange, Bergamot, Lemon, Fruity Notes, White Musk, Madagascar Vanilla and Amber.

Which occasions suit Maison Alhambra Philos Pura and Zimaya Amber Is Great?

Zimaya Amber Is Great is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Formal, Spring and Summer.

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 Zimaya Amber Is Great

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