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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
Alexandria II
feminine
Created by Chris Maurice
Alexandria II by Xerjoff is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Alexandria II was launched in 2012. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Palisander Rosewood, Lavender, Cinnamon and Apple; middle notes are Rose, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
100%
Win
45%
Spr
17%
Sum
90%
Fall
Day & Night
44%
Day
90%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
6,538 votes
4.25
Love it
4.0k61%
Like it
1.2k18%
OK
5518%
Dislike
5168%
Hate it
2714%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 38 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
Alexandria II is a deeply divisive fragrance with a notoriously challenging opening that turns many people away immediately, but rewards patience with a beautiful, complex dry down that devoted fans consider exceptional. Success heavily depends on skin chemistry and tolerance for animalic or sharp top notes, making it essential to test on skin rather than paper strips before committing to a full bottle.
Strengths
- Excellent dry down that becomes sweet, woody, and complex after initial phase
- Unique and polarizing scent with exceptional longevity and projection
- High quality Xerjoff fragrance with sophisticated woody/vanilla base
Weaknesses
- Harsh, unpleasant opening with sharp, chemical, or animalic notes that many find off-putting
- Highly polarizing scent - smells like cat urine or dirty litter box to some
- Overpowering performance that lingers on clothing even after washing
Best for
Evening wear and special occasionsFragrance enthusiasts willing to appreciate complex developmentCool weather conditions
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
