Fragrances inspired by Alexandria II Eau de Parfum
The original
Alexandria II
Xerjoff
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Rosewood, Lavender, Apple
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 12 notes is in the original, including Rosewood, Lavender, Apple
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Rosewood, Lavender, Apple
The main difference
Without amber and musk
What they share
Every one of its 9 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Apple, Cinnamon
The main difference
Without lily of the valley and musk
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Lavender, Cinnamon, Rose
The main difference
Without amber and apple
Our verdict
Alexandria II and Portrait Oud share a similar DNA, but diverge in their opening.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 16 notes, including Lavender, Cinnamon, Rose
The main difference
Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops apple and lily of the valley
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What they share
Similar overall composition based on olfactory analysis
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and bergamot, drops amber and apple
What they share
Shares 5 of its 10 notes, including Apple, Cinnamon, Amber
The main difference
Adds amberwood and clary sage, drops cedar and lavender
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Cinnamon, Cedar, Amber
The main difference
Adds bergamot and date, drops apple and lavender
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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