Fragrances inspired by Alexandria Orientale Eau de Parfum
The original
Alexandria Orientale
Xerjoff
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 6 of its 8 notes, including Incense, Rose, Coriander
The main difference
Adds iris and leather, drops amber and musk
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Incense
The main difference
Adds artemisia and bergamot, drops apple and basil
What they share
Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Cedar, Coriander
The main difference
Adds apple and basil, drops bergamot and cardamom
What they share
Shares 3 of its 12 notes, including Rose, Cedar, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and bergamot, drops apple and basil
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Rose, Cedar, Incense
The main difference
Adds amber and patchouli, drops apple and basil
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Apple
The main difference
Adds ambroxan and castoreum, drops basil and cedar
What they share
Shares 2 of its 10 notes, including Rose, Incense
The main difference
Adds amberwood and benzoin, drops apple and basil
What they share
Shares 3 of its 20 notes, including Rose, Iris, Leather
The main difference
Adds amber and benzoin, drops apple and basil
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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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Xerjoff. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.