Is Alexandria Fragrances Luxor Summer a dupe of Xerjoff Uden?

Uden EDP

Xerjoff by Jacques Flori Original Statement

Luxor Summer Extrait

Alexandria Fragrances   Inspired Statement
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Uden Eau de Parfum bottle Uden EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
M Gender M
2009 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Uden EDP
This Xerjoff is a divisive luxury take on a popular designer DNA, offering a sophisticated, creamy citrus that transitions into a boozy, vanilla finish. Is it worth the hefty price tag when superior, more accessible options exist? The community is split.
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Our Verdict - Luxor Summer Extrait
Don't let the name fool you, this is no summer scent. It's a polarizing clone that some find creamy and pleasant, others bafflingly like creamed corn. Sample before you commit, as this one is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Uden EDP A Luxor Summer Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Uden EDP
Luxor Summer Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 38% vs 58%
Vanilla 29% vs 28%
Grapefruit 29% vs 41%
Guaiac Wood 25% vs 47%
Sandalwood 25% vs 52%
Coffee 24% vs 32%
Musk 23% vs 17%
Ambergris 22% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Citrus 38% vs 58%
Grapefruit 29% vs 41%
Only in Uden
Lemon 32%
Shared Notes
Guaiac Wood 25% vs 47%
Sandalwood 25% vs 52%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 29% vs 28%
Coffee 24% vs 32%
Musk 23% vs 17%
Ambergris 22% vs 21%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Uden

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate projection and smooth, warm drydown make it versatile for most settings, especially dates and casual outings where its inviting nature shines. While the opening is fresh, the developing sweetness and booziness might be a bit much for a very formal or sporty event.

Luxor Summer

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Spring Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm, creamy, and semi-powdery nature, with good longevity and projection, makes it more suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. While some find it office-friendly, its unique character and potential for divisiveness might make it less ideal for formal settings.

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
86%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Citrus, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood

Key Differences

Without lemon and rose

Where to buy

Uden EDP
Luxor Summer Extrait
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