90%

Alex 2 EDP

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Alexandria II Eau de Parfum bottle Alexandria II EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2012 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Alex 2 Eau de Parfum bottle Alex 2 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alexandria II EDP
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.
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Our Verdict - Alex 2 EDP
Scentleys' reading of Xerjoff's Alexandria II (2012) - the oud-rose-amber holy grail, rendered lighter and shorter-wearing than the legendary original's benchmark performance.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria II EDP
Alex 2 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 40%
Cinnamon 23% vs 28%
Apple 23% vs 32%
Only in Alexandria II
Rosewood 28%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 63%
Cedar 31% vs 36%
Only in Alexandria II
Lily Of The Valley 31%
Shared Notes
Oud 23% vs 28%
Amber 20% vs 26%
Sandalwood 20% vs 23%
Vanilla 17% vs 21%
Only in Alexandria II
Musk 17%

Accords

Alexandria II Alex 2
100%
Woody
60%
80%
Amber
95%
Rose
80%
70%
Warm Spicy
45%
55%
Powdery
Oud
50%
Woody shared
100%
60%
Amber shared
80%
95%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
45%
55%
Oud
50%

Performance

Alexandria II Alex 2
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Alexandria II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Alex 2

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Rich oud-rose-amber suits autumn and winter, too heavy for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

A luxurious date-night and formal-occasion scent, less suited to office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria II EDP
Alex 2 EDP
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