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Alexandria III Parfum bottle Alexandria III Parfum
Parfum Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Wood Emperor Eau de Parfum bottle Wood Emperor 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 - Wood Emperor EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Tiziana Terenzi Nero Oudh - a floral fragrance led by Magnolia, Ylang-Ylang, Saffron, 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
Wood Emperor EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 49% vs 18%
Cedar 24% vs 31%
Only in Alexandria III
Lily Of The Valley 26%
Only in Wood Emperor
Violet 27% Guaiac Wood 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 19% vs 30%
Vanilla 15% vs 23%

Accords

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

Performance

Alexandria III Wood Emperor
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.

Wood Emperor

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
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria III Parfum
Wood Emperor EDP
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