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Alexandria III Parfum bottle Alexandria III Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
Defender Third Eau de Parfum bottle Defender Third EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alexandria III Parfum
Alexandria III is a deeply polarising oud-rose that improves on its predecessor for some, while others view it as a total misstep. Expect a loud, luxurious scent that demands attention - just be sure you actually like it first.
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Our Verdict - Defender Third EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff - Alexandria III. Built around Rose, Lavender, Lily Of The Valley, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Xerjoff - Alexandria III.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria III Parfum
Defender Third EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 49% vs 36%
Only in Alexandria III
Cedar 25%
Only in Defender Third
Lavender 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 18%
Amber 18% vs 24%
Sandalwood 18% vs 17%
Vanilla 15% vs 16%
Only in Alexandria III
Oud 28%
Only in Defender Third
Cedar 22%

Accords

Alexandria III Defender Third
100%
Oud
96%
Woody
70%
73%
Rose
70%
Animalic
64%
Lavender
57%
Powdery
57%
Amber
51%
Musky
Sweet
50%
48%
Floral
Oud
100%
Woody shared
96%
70%
73%
70%
64%
57%
57%
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Alexandria III Defender Third
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Alexandria III

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its beast-mode projection and longevity make it unsuitable for an office setting. This is a special occasion fragrance, perfectly suited for elegant formal events and romantic evenings where making a statement is desired.

Defender Third

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the floral, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Lavender, Rose, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria III Parfum
Defender Third EDP
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