Is Maison Alhambra Spectrum a dupe of Roja Parfums Elysium Pour Homme Cologne?

Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Parfum

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Parfum Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2017 Year 2023
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Parfum
Elysium Pour Homme Parfum Cologne is pure citrus exhilaration with a suave, modern twist. It is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for those seeking versatility and effortless luxury, though some may find it lacks true depth or edge.
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Our Verdict - Spectrum EDP
If you're on the hunt for a bang-for-your-buck fresh citrus bomb that's basically a dupe, Spectrum is your wallet's new best mate. It's a crowd-pleaser that delivers impressive value, even if the performance isn't entirely on par with the original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Parfum A Spectrum EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Parfum
Spectrum EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon Lemon 16% vs 25%
Grapefruit Grapefruit 16% vs 25%
Lime Lime 15% vs 25%
Galbanum Galbanum 12% vs 25%
Only in Elysium Pour Homme Cologne
Bergamot Bergamot 15% Thyme Thyme 13% Artemisia Artemisia 12%
Shared Notes
Leather Leather 20% vs 25%
Labdanum Labdanum 18% vs 25%
Only in Elysium Pour Homme Cologne
Ambergris Ambergris 24% Vanilla Vanilla 19% Benzoin Benzoin 19%
Only in Spectrum
Musk Musk 25% Amber Amber 25%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Elysium Pour Homme Cologne Spectrum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Elysium Pour Homme Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Elysium's bright citrus and aromatic profile is ideal for spring and summer, offering crisp freshness in warm weather. Its light woody base extends usability into fall but lacks the heft for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Its clean, uplifting citrus blend is perfect for office and casual wear, non-intrusive yet elegant. Subtle projection and modern freshness make it suitable for dates and sporty occasions, but it may lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Spectrum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean citrus profile makes it ideal for everyday wear, especially in casual settings and for sports. While versatile enough for the office, its moderate projection means it won't be overpowering, and it's perhaps a bit too bright for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Shares 11 of its 13 notes, including Grapefruit, Lemon, Labdanum

Key Differences

Adds amber and musk, drops ambergris and artemisia

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