Is Oil Perfumery Xerjoff Alexandria II a dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II?

Alexandria II EDP

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Xerjoff Alexandria II Oil

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2012 Year 2020
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Where they differ

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Our Verdict - Alexandria II EDP
A regal oud-amber composition, Alexandria II is a benchmark for opulent, brooding woods with an aristocratic signature. Fearlessly rich and enveloping, it commands attention with refinement and depth.
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Our Verdict - Xerjoff Alexandria II Oil
Xerjoff Alexandria II in perfume oil form captures a luxurious blend of oud, sandalwood, and sweet vanilla, offering a warm and captivating scent.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Alexandria II EDP A Xerjoff Alexandria II Oil B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria II EDP
Xerjoff Alexandria II Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 58%
Cedar 31% vs 41%
Lavender 25% vs 53%
Oud 23% vs 28%
Cinnamon 23% vs 46%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Musk 17% vs 21%
Vanilla 17% vs 25%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 53%
Cinnamon 23% vs 46%
Only in Alexandria II
Rosewood 28% Apple 23%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 58%
Cedar 31% vs 41%
Only in Alexandria II
Lily of the Valley 31%
Shared Notes
Oud 23% vs 28%
Sandalwood 20% vs 25%
Musk 17% vs 21%
Vanilla 17% vs 25%
Only in Alexandria II
Amber 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Alexandria II Xerjoff Alexandria II
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Alexandria II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Alexandria II's dense oud, sandalwood, resin and spice profile is ideal for cooler fall and winter months, while its floral and subtle fruit notes allow it to transition into spring. It is too rich and opulent for most summer weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

The commanding trail, luxurious oud and spicy-amber base make it a standout for formal events or romantic evenings. Its richness can be overwhelming in casual or office settings and is unsuitable for sport.

Xerjoff Alexandria II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

With strong notes like oud and sandalwood, Alexandria II is more suited to cooler months, though the touch of lavender makes it a good transitional scent in spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

This scent is versatile for dates and formal occasions due to its luxurious and complex notes, but less suited for sporty scenarios due to its moderate projection and intensity.

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
82%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Cinnamon, Rose

Key Differences

Without amber and apple

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Alexandria II EDP
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