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Cheirosa '59 Eau de Parfum bottle Cheirosa '59 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2024 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Alexander The Great Eau de Parfum bottle Alexander The Great EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cheirosa '59 EDP
A sugary violet bomb that is either adored for its comforting, creamy sweetness or dismissed as overly synthetic and headache-inducing. It's a crowd-pleaser that frequently earns compliments, yet its weak longevity frustrates many, leading to fervent wishes for an EDP version.
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Our Verdict - Alexander The Great EDP
This one's a mixed bag, to be honest. Some reckon it's a wonderfully complex, luxurious oud, woody, and powdery rose blend that really makes you stand out. Others, however, are utterly underwhelmed by its performance, claiming it barely lasts and doesn't live up to its 'great' name, or its price tag.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cheirosa '59 EDP
Alexander The Great EDP

Notes

Only in Cheirosa '59
Orchid 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 100% vs 51%
Only in Alexander The Great
Vanilla 48%

Accords

Cheirosa '59 Alexander The Great
100%
Sweet
47%
67%
Woody
100%
90%
Powdery
63%
70%
Floral
Amber
58%
55%
Vanilla
54%
Oud
54%
Lavender
52%
Cinnamon
52%
Rose
48%
Sweet shared
100%
47%
Woody shared
67%
100%
Powdery shared
90%
63%
70%
58%
Vanilla shared
55%
54%
Oud
54%
52%
52%
48%

Performance

Cheirosa '59 Alexander The Great
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cheirosa '59

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its soft, inoffensive nature and poor longevity make it perfect for casual settings or the office where it won't overwhelm. While sweet, it lacks the depth or projection for formal events, and its clean, comforting scent is suitable for light activity.

Alexander The Great

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated woody and warm spicy accords make it suitable for dates and formal events, offering a sense of luxury. However, given the debate over its performance, it might be too subtle for some formal settings and generally ill-suited for energetic or casual daytime wear where a stronger presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, powdery, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cheirosa '59 EDP
Alexander The Great EDP
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