Xerjoff 2012 EDP

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Alexandria II

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Alexandria II is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012, created by Chris Maurice. Alexandria II opens with Rosewood, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Oud. Xerjoff's Alexandria II carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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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  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Alexandria II Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall 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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Alexandria II opens with a plush wave of rosewood and lavender, gently spiced by cinnamon and cardamom. The heart swells with lush rose, cedar, and a silken touch of lily of the valley before plunging into a sumptuous base of oud, sandalwood, amber, and creamy vanilla. Dense, smooth and expertly blended, its sillage is commanding yet never abrasive, radiating luxury and contemplative warmth. The result is a tapestry of Eastern woods and resins, laced with floral and powdery undertones, enveloping the wearer in a cloud of sophistication.

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