Is Alexandria Fragrances The Best Life a dupe of Davidoff Good Life?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
This discontinued gem is a bittersweet memory for many, evoking a powerful nostalgia for the late 90s. While some feel it's dated or synthetic, the overwhelming sentiment is a longing for its unique, uplifting green freshness.
This one's a divisive clone, aiming for Davidoff's Good Life but leaving some cold. For fans, it's a nostalgic, clean green gem. For detractors, it's a weak, synthetic mess. Try before you buy, it's definitely not for everyone.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, green, and clean profile makes it ideal for casual wear, spring days, and even sport. The moderate projection means it's generally office-safe, and while it's uplifting, it might lack the gravitas for formal events.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its clean, fresh, and slightly green character makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, where it projects politely. It's less suited for formal events or romantic dates due to its less intense and more understated profile, and good for sport due to its freshness.
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 15 notes is in the original, including Clover, Amber, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Good Life EDP
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