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Alexandria II Eau de Parfum bottle Alexandria II EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2012 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Alexander The Great Eau de Parfum bottle Alexander The Great 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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Alexander The Great EDP
This one's a mixed bag, to be honest. Some reckon it's a wonderfully complex, luxurious oud, woody, and powdery rose blend that really makes you stand out. Others, however, are utterly underwhelmed by its performance, claiming it barely lasts and doesn't live up to its 'great' name, or its price tag.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Alexandria II EDP
Alexander The Great EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rosewood 27% vs 34%
Lavender 25% vs 24%
Cinnamon 23% vs 24%
Apple 23% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Rose 37% vs 33%
Cedar 31% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 20% vs 51%
Vanilla 17% vs 48%
Only in Alexandria II
Oud 24% Amber 21% Musk 17%

Accords

Alexandria II Alexander The Great
100%
Woody
100%
80%
Amber
58%
70%
Warm Spicy
65%
55%
Powdery
63%
Vanilla
54%
Oud
54%
Lavender
52%
Cinnamon
52%
Rose
48%
Sweet
47%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
80%
58%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
65%
Powdery shared
55%
63%
54%
Oud
54%
52%
52%
48%
47%

Performance

Alexandria II Alexander The Great
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
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.

Alexander The Great

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated woody and warm spicy accords make it suitable for dates and formal events, offering a sense of luxury. However, given the debate over its performance, it might be too subtle for some formal settings and generally ill-suited for energetic or casual daytime wear where a stronger presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Alexandria II EDP
Alexander The Great EDP
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