Is Arabiyat Prestige Portrait Oud a dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II?
Alexandria II EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | 2023 |
| $$ | Price Tier | $$ |
Portrait Oud EDP
Alexandria II and Portrait Oud share a similar DNA, but diverge in their opening. Alexandria II presents a richer, more opulent profile from the start, emphasizing a deep, brooding oud. Portrait Oud takes a fresher, more floral approach before settling into a woody-amber base. If you want immediate bold oud, go for Alexandria II. If you prefer a smoother, more accessible transition into a similar drydown, Portrait Oud is the winner, especially considering its price.
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Alexandria II
- Portrait Oud
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a potent, long-lasting Oud fragrance.
- You appreciate a fragrance with significant depth and complexity.
- You don't mind investing in a higher-priced niche perfume.
- You want a similar scent profile for less money.
- You prefer a fresher, more approachable opening.
- You like smoother transitions from floral to woody notes.
A dense, regal oud with huge presence and very long wear, for formal winter nights. Rosewood, lavender and cinnamon give it an aromatic start, and amber and vanilla sweeten the base.
If you're after a fresh, floral opening that smoothly transitions into a rich, woody-amber drydown reminiscent of a much pricier niche, this clone hits the spot. It's a genuine steal for the quality.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Amber
10%
vs
8%
Sandalwood
10%
vs
8%
Lavender
9%
vs
8%
Rose
9%
vs
7%
Cedar
7%
vs
7%
Cinnamon
7%
vs
6%
Oud
16% share of the perfume
Rosewood
10% share of the perfume
Apple
7% share of the perfume
Musk
6% share of the perfume
Vanilla
6% share of the perfume
Lily of the Valley
1% share of the perfume
Cumin
6% share of the perfume
Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
6% share of the perfume
Bergamot
6% share of the perfume
Saffron
6% share of the perfume
Cyclamen
5% share of the perfume
Wallflower
5% share of the perfume
Cardamom
5% share of the perfume
Civet
5% share of the perfume
Sage
5% share of the perfume
Artemisia
4% share of the perfume
Lavender
9%
vs
8%
Rose
9%
vs
7%
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
Oud, amber and vanilla are most at home in autumn and winter, when the cold lets the richness breathe. It is overpowering in summer.
Occasions
A natural for formal evenings, black-tie events and dates, where its presence matches the setting. It is too heavy for casual days, the office and sport.
Seasons
A year-round scent - easy to wear in any season.
Occasions
Its fresh opening makes it versatile enough for daily wear, while the rich, long-lasting woody and amber drydown elevates it for dates and formal events. The performance is above average, signalling it's not a gym scent.
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.
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Cinnamon, Cedar, Amber
Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops apple and lily of the valley
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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