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Alexandria II 2017 Pure Attar

9.2 / 10 123 Ratings
A popular perfume by Xerjoff for women and men, released in 2017. The scent is oriental-woody. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Oriental
Woody
Spicy
Floral
Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
LavenderLavender RosewoodRosewood AppleApple CinnamonCinnamon
Heart Notes Heart Notes
Bulgarian roseBulgarian rose CedarwoodCedarwood Lily of the valleyLily of the valley
Base Notes Base Notes
Laotian oudLaotian oud AmberAmber SandalwoodSandalwood MuskMusk VanillaVanilla

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
9.2123 Ratings
Longevity
9.2123 Ratings
Sillage
8.0121 Ratings
Bottle
8.7137 Ratings
Value for money
6.991 Ratings
Submitted by Amourage, last update on 09/02/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the XJ Oud collection.
Variant of the fragrance concentration
This is a variant of the perfume Alexandria II (Parfum) by Xerjoff, which differs in concentration.

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What the fragrance is similar to
Alexandria II (Parfum) by Xerjoff
Alexandria II Parfum
Arena by Somens
Arena
Alexandria Imperiale by Xerjoff
Alexandria Imperiale
Alexandria by Xerjoff
Alexandria

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Barmixer

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Barmixer
Barmixer
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To the True, Beautiful, Good
Spoiler: The Attar of Alex II will be the only Xerjoff I review.

The thing with Xerjoff…
Basically, one must admit that Xerjoff really produces great fragrances.
Interestingly, I still don't feel the urge to buy bottles from there.
The bottles I currently own are exclusively leftover bottles with small amounts.
The exception here was the Alex II Attar, which actually triggered a (successful) desire to purchase.

Alex II as a Perfume

I got to know Alex II as a perfume relatively late. I will never forget my first impression of the scent, as my jaw literally dropped in the perfumery. To this day, no other fragrance has achieved this.
Why do I still "only" own a leftover bottle? I don't know when I should wear it.
Even a single spray hits me harder than any other perfume. Too intense for an evening on the sofa
and even when going out, you can smell this scent for hours throughout the entire room.
I am truly not a child of sadness and I like to provoke to be in the spotlight. But to leave this solely to the fragrance? No!

Alex II as an Attar

With a bit more experience, I dared to try the Attar. Folks, I just can't handle it.
It goes even deeper, even though I mainly perceive only Oud and Amber in both versions.
The essential difference is not only the depth but also the lack of a sledgehammer effect.
I perceive the Attar more intimately on my skin, and the longevity is about 6 hours, significantly (really significantly) less than the spray version.
Some users might find this bothersome, but for me, it is perfect for an evening full of happiness with the Attar and myself. Some treasures are simply not meant to be shared with others.

I have a complaint regarding the change of the bottle:
The old bottle of the Attar was simply perfect; I have no idea what got into Xerjoff to change it (we'll see each other in hell!!!).
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Sirbennyone

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Sirbennyone
Sirbennyone
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Xerjoff's Alexandria II Benchmark...
Hello everyone,

today I would like to talk about a fragrance / an altar that truly puts its fragrance peers in the shade - (the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" - and it's about the "Alexandria II (Pure Attar) | XerJoff".

For many years, the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" was my signature scent from September to March, from 2017 to 2022, and I recently tested the "Alexandria II (Pure Attar) | XerJoff" and can say...

- YES it resembles the older batches very much
- its longevity is insane (24h+)
- it is very economical and thus also cheaper than the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff"
- it feels more noble and high-quality
- it is less sweet in the drydown than the current "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff"

One of the first things that struck me is this aura, this magical veil, this protective and warming hand (great feeling). I have the exact same feeling with the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" and apart from the "Oud Stars - Alexandria Imperiale | XerJoff", I know all of them (including the "Oud Stars - Alexandria | XerJoff").

I must honestly admit that this test convinced me so much that I will be getting the "Alexandria II (Pure Attar) | XerJoff" again.

Why did I give up the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff"?

It was 100% not bad in performance. The year 21/22 came when I no longer liked it. It became too sweet for me in the drydown, the vanilla twist was too strong (soon gourmandish) and it no longer had those edges and facets that I loved so much back then. Over the years, it became more palatable and mass-appealing. That's why I switched to the "Oud Stars - Alexandria Orientale | XerJoff" a while ago (2022), which had those edges and facets, but somehow it lacked the magical and sublime quality that, for example, the "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" has, which is why I sold that one too.

If I really wasn't convinced, I wouldn't recommend it to you!

And now, have a nice day/evening or whenever you read this review, best regards, Benny
_______

PS.

I can really recommend a test (and if you like it, a PURCHASE),
it convinced me too ;) !
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TuncayKa

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TuncayKa
TuncayKa
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Werther‘s Echte !…
I had a bit of trouble unwrapping the glittering golden candy, but then!..
Okay, the golden can stay. The glittering maybe too. The trouble with plugging it in anyway! And in any case, the "but then" must stay!!
And I will never forget that first, in my case sniff.
Here lies the difference between a fragrance that is sprayed on and one that is worn. One that is applied. One that lays like a thin veil on the skin.
Previously experienced only once, with the "Oud Yusuf (Pure Parfum) | Ensar Oud / Oriscent".

The "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" is my personal masterpiece. My favorite fragrance and my king. Its attar is the crown!
For while the king is ultimately nothing more than a person who is quite busy, constantly having appointments, receptions, or leading and fighting wars and battles, the crown is something ceremonial. An icon that is only worn on special occasions.
The "Alexandria II (Pure Attar) | XerJoff" is, as some of my predecessors have already noted, much warmer, softer, deeper, and more profound than the regular version.
In my other reviews, I described the Burdèl as the young Alex. The "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff" is undoubtedly the Alexander we all know as the Great. The ruler of the world! The "Alexandria II (Pure Attar) | XerJoff" is rather the old Alexander. The real Alexander did not manage to grow old. But his scent.
And he sits in a large brown leather armchair. His old but strong, sun-weathered hands open the cap effortlessly, and his deep gentle voice explains the melody that is just rising from the vial, confusing and fascinating us at the same time. It simply leaves us speechless. It explains the world to us.
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DjDeepC

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DjDeepC
DjDeepC
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Alex, the Oily
I have been searching for hours for a description worthy of this scent ... I find myself unable to provide a detailed explanation, but I will try my luck at getting as close as possible to what I can perceive.

I have had the EdP with me for months and I truly love it; it has a complexity, radiates luxury, and has such a present, noble note that is unmatched.

Anyone who then tests the Attar will be surprised at the difference that has been built up.
I can spontaneously think of an example from the automotive industry that illustrates the relationship between the Attar and the EdP quite well. For me, the EdP reflects a Mercedes S63 AMG: explosive, muscular, vehement, present, and full of energy. In comparison, the Attar is a Maybach S560 long version, rounder, more complete, mature, calmer, and more luxurious.

The Attar is for me the even nobler and more luxurious, yet simultaneously calmer, more understated version of Alexandria II. It radiates something perfect in my eyes from the fragrance notes; I like it about 20% better. The sillage is very close to the skin, so it cannot be compared to the room-filling power of the perfume. The longevity is truly outstanding due to the oil.

Conclusion: If you enjoy Alexandria II as an EdP, you will also love the Attar, as long as the more relaxed / calmer sillage does not bother you.
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A treasure, buried on a small island in the middle of nowhere. A woody chest opens and reveals its oriental splendor - dreamy!
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If you think there's nothing after Alex 2, here comes the little Attar... Unbelievable, even softer, warmer, more noble, more beautiful... swoon...
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It's the hot air, the spices twist my mind, I want to stay lying down and enjoy your warmth. Dream fragrance ………
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Pure magic: Oud gently kisses the loveliest roses; nestled on cinnamon and amber. Lavender lingers in the air. It must be heaven.
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Even more premium and rounded than the perfume. The initial slightly synthetic note is missing. Longevity is great, sillage is pleasant!
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Xerjoff takes the
Alexandria II to the limit!
Probably the most beautiful
and yet the softest.
UNISEX!
Very long-lasting!
RESPECT!
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5 years ago
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A delight for the nose.
Finer than the perfume.
Sweet-spicy-oriental-elegant.
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Dubai vacation in a bottle, unbelievably sweet-spicy scent. Oriental at its best.
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Healing knowledge high-five
soft woods float in an apple bed
herb-dry cozy
Oud-rose whisper
meaty musk included
wealthy
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A scent for dark days, very oriental with a strong oud note mixed with cinnamon. A very long-lasting fragrance.
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