Is Alexandria Fragrances Luxor Summer a dupe of Xerjoff Uden?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
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.
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Citrus, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood
Without lemon and rose
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Uden EDP
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Luxor Summer Extrait
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International (2)
Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United Kingdom. How import charges work