Dupe Pair
80%
Very Similar
Alexandria Orientale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Eastern Defender
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Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Alexandria Orientale
This one is a properly divisive beast. Alexandria Orientale promises a rich, complex oud but delivers a challenging opening that will either turn heads or turn stomachs. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little room for indifference.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Eastern Defender
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff - Alexandria Orientale. Built around Basil, Rose, Coriander, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Xerjoff - Alexandria Orientale.
Acquired
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 2% |
| Floral | 19% | 9% |
| Fruity | 9% | 5% |
| Green | 16% | 11% |
| Sweet | 9% | 23% |
| Warm | 18% | 25% |
| Woody | 16% | 17% |
| Earthy | 11% | 10% |
| Animalic | 12% | 13% |
| Fresh | 15% | 10% |
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria Orientale
EdP
Eastern Defender
EdP
Notes
Alexandria Orientale
Eastern Defender
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Alexandria Orientale
Eastern Defender
Performance
Alexandria Orientale
Eastern Defender
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Strong
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Alexandria Orientale
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Given its enormous longevity and projection, this is entirely unsuitable for an office environment, where it would overwhelm. It shines brightest at formal events or on a sophisticated date night, where its strength and unique character can be appreciated.
Eastern Defender
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Summer
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the aromatic signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Casual
Also Works:
Office
Sport
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
Similarity Breakdown
Overall
80%
Olfactory
89%
Notes
89%
Accord
29%
Key Similarities
Both share Woody accords and Basil, Rose notes
Key Differences
Different accord profile
Where to buy
Alexandria Orientale
Eastern Defender
13ml
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30ml
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50ml
100ml
Not available
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