Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Alexandria II
Alexandria II by Xerjoff (2012) is built around Rosewood, Lavender, Apple, Cinnamon. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
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Davidoff · 1986
Zino
Shared notes: Lavender, Rosewood, Rose, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood. What differs: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
- 2
Parfums de Marly · 2017
Layton Exclusif
Shared notes: Apple, Rose, Lavender, Cinnamon, Oud. What differs: Almond, Mandarin, Bergamot.
- 3
Guerlain · 2014
Santal Royal
Shared notes: Rose, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Amber, Oud. What differs: Neroli, Jasmine, Peach. Same family (Oriental Woody).
- 4
Afnan · 2020
9pm
Shared notes: Apple, Cinnamon, Lavender, Lily of the Valley, Vanilla. What differs: Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean. Positioned as Masculine.
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Hugo Boss · 2015
Boss Bottled Oud
Shared notes: Apple, Cinnamon, Oud, Sandalwood. What differs: Citrus, Saffron, Clove. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
- 6
Tom Ford · 2007
Oud Wood
Shared notes: Rosewood, Oud, Sandalwood, Amber, Musk. What differs: Cardamom, Sichuan Pepper, Vetiver.
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Parfums de Marly · 2020
Pegasus Exclusif
Shared notes: Lavender, Vanilla, Oud, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
- 8
Serge Lutens · 2019
La Couche du Diable
Shared notes: Cinnamon, Rose, Oud, Amber, Musk. What differs: Orange, Mandarin, Saffron.
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Montblanc · 2003
Individuel
Shared notes: Lavender, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber. What differs: Pineapple, Coriander, Rosemary. Same family (Oriental Woody). Positioned as Masculine.
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Penhaligon's · 2015
Halfeti
Shared notes: Rose, Oud, Cedar, Sandalwood, Vanilla. What differs: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Saffron. Same family (Oriental Woody).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Alexandria II?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Zino by Davidoff is the closest: it shares 8 notes with Alexandria II, including Lavender, Rosewood, Rose.
What is an alternative to Alexandria II from another house?
Zino (Davidoff, 1986) picks up Lavender, Rosewood, Rose in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.