Maison Alhambra 2022 Edp

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Philos Pura

Maison Alhambra Philos Pura is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. The fragrance opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Orange, settles into a heart of Fruity, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Philos Pura: Acquired

A divisive clone that captures the Erba Pura spirit for a fraction of the price. If you’re into loud, fruity-sweet scents with beastly performance, you’ll love it. If you're put off by a strong musky dry-down, steer clear and save your cash for the real deal.
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  • Bold
  • Sweet
  • Feminine
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
Philos Pura Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31%
Floral 7%
Fruity 32%
Green 5%
Sweet 29%
Warm 8%
Woody 2%
Earthy 3%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 21%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Citrus
100%
Fruity
95%
Sweet
82%
Vanilla
69%
Musky
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Orange 36% Bergamot 33% Lemon 32%

Heart Notes

Fruity 100%

Base Notes

Vanilla 35% Musk 35% Amber 30%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This scent is a powerhouse with insane projection, making it too loud for office wear. Its sweet and fruity character is perfect for casual outings and dates, but potentially too playful for formal events. The strong sillage means even for sport, it might be a bit much.

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About

Philos Pura kicks off with a vibrant burst of sunny citrus, a bold mix of bergamot, lemon, and orange that's instantly uplifting. This bright opening quickly mellows into a rich heart of juicy mixed fruits, creating a sweet, almost candy-like impression. The dry-down settles into a soft, creamy vanilla and warm amber base, which is often accompanied by a pronounced, some might say 'challenging', animalic musk. It's a sweet, fruity bomb with serious longevity.

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