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Alexandria III Parfum bottle Alexandria III Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Soft Jewel Eau de Parfum bottle Soft Jewel 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 - Soft Jewel EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of D&G - Velvet Oriental Musk - a warm spicy fragrance led by Cardamom, Saffron, Cumin, with woody depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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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
Soft Jewel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 49% vs 100%

Accords

Alexandria III Soft Jewel
100%
Oud
96%
Woody
78%
50%
Warm Spicy
90%
73%
Rose
70%
Animalic
48%
Floral
66%
64%
Lavender
57%
Powdery
57%
Amber
42%
Sweet
54%
51%
Musky
Oud
100%
Woody shared
96%
78%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
90%
73%
70%
Floral shared
48%
66%
64%
57%
Amber shared
57%
42%
54%
51%

Performance

Alexandria III Soft Jewel
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.

Soft Jewel

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, woody signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria III Parfum
Soft Jewel EDP
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