Is Paris Corner Prodigy a dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II?

Alexandria II EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original Acquired

Prodigy EDP

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Alexandria II Eau de Parfum bottle Alexandria II EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year 2024
££ Price Tier £
Prodigy Eau de Parfum bottle Prodigy EDP
£175.95 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £2.52/ml (100ml)
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£23.99 from
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

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 - Prodigy EDP
This one's a bit of a head-scratcher. Some say 'masterpiece,' others 'avoid at all costs,' with a fair few complaining about broken atomizers too. If you're after a budget Alexandria II dupe, it might just hit the spot, but don't expect miracles.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Alexandria II EDP A Prodigy EDP 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
Prodigy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Cinnamon 23% vs 40%
Apple 23% vs 33%
Only in Alexandria II
Rosewood 28% Lavender 26%
Only in Prodigy
Orange 26%
Shared Notes
Musk 17% vs 19%
Vanilla 17% vs 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Prodigy
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
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.

Prodigy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sweet, warm, and amber-heavy profile, coupled with reports of good projection and longevity, makes it ideal for dates and evening wear. It might be a bit too much for a professional office setting, and definitely not one for the gym.

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
4%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Apple, Cinnamon, Amber

Key Differences

Adds amberwood and clary sage, drops cedar and lavender

Where to buy

Alexandria II EDP
Prodigy EDP
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