Is Perfume Parlour Defender Second a dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria II?
Alexandria II EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Defender Second EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Alexandria II
- Defender Second
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Defender Second chases Xerjoff's revered Alexandria II - that soapy lavender and crisp apple-cinnamon opening over an oud-amber-sandalwood base. The structure carries across, but it reads flatter and lighter, missing the original's plush woody depth and legendary longevity.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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
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.
Seasons
The oud, amber and warm woods suit cooler months and transitional spring, feeling heavy in summer heat.
Occasions
An elegant oud-woody profile that shines at evenings and formal occasions, with enough polish for dates and the office.
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 12 notes is in the original, including Rosewood, Lavender, Apple
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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$149.79 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.0 fl oz (30 ml)
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Best Value
$384.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $113.86/fl oz
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Defender Second EDP
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