Sotoor Raa' Eau de Parfum bottle Sotoor Raa'
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2017 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Philos Messenger Eau de Parfum bottle Philos Messenger

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Sotoor Raa'
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Philos Messenger
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sotoor Raa'
Divisive. Some find this a sparkling, musky white floral perfect for summer, while others are met with a harsh, synthetic blast of lemon cleaner - or worse. Approach with caution and try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Philos Messenger
This one's a mixed bag - a real love-it-or-hate-it situation. Some say it's a solid dupe with insane value and decent performance, while others dismiss it as cheap, synthetic, and fleeting. It's a gamble whether you get a good batch, so buyer beware.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28% 23%
Floral 23% 26%
Fruity 3% 3%
Green 6% 3%
Sweet 12% 13%
Warm 8% 12%
Woody 7% 14%
Earthy 10% 11%
Animalic 18% 11%
Fresh 25% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sotoor Raa' EdP
Philos Messenger EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 49% vs 28%
Only in Sotoor Raa'
Lemon 51%
Only in Philos Messenger
Grapefruit 37% Ginger 34%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 36% vs 33%
Only in Philos Messenger
Orris 33% Magnolia 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 65% vs 31%
Patchouli 34% vs 20%
Only in Philos Messenger
Cedar 25% Amber 23%

Accords

Sotoor Raa' Philos Messenger
93%
Citrus
100%
73%
Fresh Spicy
78%
66%
Musky
51%
58%
Fresh
47%
54%
Powdery
52%
52%
Floral
47%
49%
Aromatic
45%
Woody
47%
46%
Green
Citrus shared
93%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
78%
Musky shared
66%
51%
Fresh shared
58%
47%
Powdery shared
54%
52%
Floral shared
52%
47%
Aromatic shared
49%
45%
47%
46%

Performance

Sotoor Raa' Philos Messenger
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sotoor Raa'

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh and musky character leans heavily towards casual wear, with some finding it a great summer option. However, the strong initial projection and potential for synthetic notes might make it too much for a formal setting or a quieter office environment.

Philos Messenger

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it versatile for casual wear and suitable for warmer days. Despite some reports of weaker performance, a moderate projection often means it's acceptable for office environments without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Musky accords and Jasmine, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sotoor Raa'
Philos Messenger
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