Spice and Wood Eau de Parfum vs Arabian Forest Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Spice and Wood EDP

A truly gorgeous, refined woody-spicy scent that's adored by its fans but ultimately crippled by its abysmal performance. Despite its beauty, it's impossible to recommend at this price point.

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Our Verdict - Arabian Forest EDP

Alexandria UK's own citrus-woody house blend, not a dupe of any single designer scent. A sharp lemon-bergamot-apple opening gives way to a clove and cedar heart over an earthy oakmoss-patchouli base. Versatile and easy to wear, though the mossy base thins out sooner than premium citrus-woody references.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Spice and Wood EDP

Arabian Forest EDP

Notes

Shared Notes

Apple 35% vs 30%

Lemon 33% vs 34%

Bergamot 31% vs 34%

Shared Notes

Pepper 25% vs 20%

Clove 19% vs 27%

Only in Spice and Wood

Birch 23% Angelica 19% Patchouli 13%

Only in Arabian Forest

Cedar 31% Iris 21%

Shared Notes

Oakmoss 24% vs 38%

Musk 22% vs 26%

Only in Spice and Wood

Cedar 34% Iris 19%

Only in Arabian Forest

Patchouli 35%

Accords

Spice and Wood Arabian Forest

100%

Woody

65%

81%

Fresh Spicy

79%

Citrus

60%

74%

Warm Spicy

72%

Powdery

71%

Musky

61%

Leather

55%

Earthy

50%

55%

Smoky

52%

Fruity

Spicy

40%

Woody shared

100%

65%

Fresh Spicy

81%

Citrus shared

79%

60%

Warm Spicy

74%

Powdery

72%

Musky

71%

Leather

61%

Earthy shared

55%

50%

Smoky

55%

Fruity

52%

Spicy

40%

Performance

Spice and Wood Arabian Forest

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Spice and Wood

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Formal

Also Works:

Date

Its subtle sillage and refined character make it perfect for formal settings or the office where it won't offend. However, the poor longevity limits its versatility for casual wear unless you're reapplying often, and it's far too elegant for sport.

Arabian Forest