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Valley Of The Kings

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Alexandria UK Valley Of The Kings is an Eau de Parfum. Valley Of The Kings opens with Lemon, Orange, and Rose, settles into a heart of Patchouli and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Alexandria UK's Valley Of The Kings carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Valley Of The Kings is Alexandria UK's take on Xerjoff Richwood - the same rose-patchouli-sandalwood story at a fraction of the price. It flattens the original's slow-building, resinous depth into a brighter, more linear composition with noticeably less staying power.
  • Regal
  • Opulent
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Dupe Inspired by
Richwood by Xerjoff
81%
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Woody
80%
Rose
60%
Patchouli
50%
Fruity
40%
Amber
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Community season votes for Xerjoff Richwood, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Wearers put Xerjoff Richwood, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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About

Valley Of The Kings opens with a bright citrus-rose duet - lemon and orange zest lifting a jewelled Damask rose - that mirrors Xerjoff Richwood's regal opening fairly closely. The heart brings black currant into an earthy patchouli, and this is where the dupe holds up best, echoing the original's rose-patchouli signature. Where it diverges is in the base: Richwood's Mysore sandalwood and labdanum unfold slowly over many hours into a genuinely luxurious, creamy woodiness, while this version reaches its sandalwood-labdanum-vanilla base more quickly and settles into a flatter, less nuanced drydown. The composition reads a touch more citrus-forward and less resinous than the original, trading some of that ancient-kingdom richness for immediate accessibility. Longevity is respectable but well short of Richwood's famous all-day performance - expect a shorter, still satisfying wear that fades gently rather than lingering for a full day. For anyone drawn to the rose-patchouli-sandalwood category without the niche price tag, this captures the core identity, even if the last few hours of complexity are the trade-off.

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