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Alexandria Orientale Eau de Parfum bottle Alexandria Orientale EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2018 Year 2019
££££ Price Tier £
Royce Black Eau de Parfum bottle Royce Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Alexandria Orientale EDP
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 - Royce Black EDP
This one's a proper dark horse, often compared to some big hitters but at a fraction of the price. Expect a warm, spicy sensation that's a bit of a crowd-pleaser, but be warned, a couple of blokes reckon it smells like furniture polish.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria Orientale EDP
Royce Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apple 26% vs 32%
Only in Alexandria Orientale
Leather 26% Basil 24% Incense 23%
Only in Royce Black
Pink Pepper 35% Clove 33%

Accords

Alexandria Orientale Royce Black
100%
Oud
75%
Aromatic
100%
79%
Fresh Spicy
95%
84%
Woody
70%
79%
Rose
Fruity
72%
66%
Amber
71%
68%
Tobacco
67%
Powdery
66%
Leather
62%
Smoky
Iris
57%
Fresh
56%
Green
52%
Oud
100%
Aromatic shared
75%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
79%
95%
Woody shared
84%
70%
79%
72%
Amber shared
66%
71%
68%
67%
66%
62%
57%
56%
52%

Performance

Alexandria Orientale Royce Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Royce Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it unsuitable for an office setting, but it shines on dates and formal evenings. The warm, spicy profile lends itself well to cooler weather, making it a good choice for special occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
82%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria Orientale EDP
Royce Black EDP
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