Oud Stars

Alexandria II 2012 Parfum

Alexandria II (Parfum) by XerJoff
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Ranked 3 in Unisex Perfume
8.7 / 10 3680 Ratings
A popular perfume by XerJoff for women and men, released in 2012. The scent is woody-oriental. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is still in production.
Pronunciation
Layers well with Oud Stars - Alexandria
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Main accords

Woody
Oriental
Spicy
Sweet
Floral

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
AmberAmber Laotian oudLaotian oud SandalwoodSandalwood MuskMusk Thai oudThai oud VanillaVanilla

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8.73680 Ratings
Longevity
9.23514 Ratings
Sillage
8.83512 Ratings
Bottle
9.33394 Ratings
Value for money
6.82957 Ratings
Submitted by TheDrake, last update on 26.04.2024.
Interesting Facts
According to a statement by founder and creative director Sergio Momo, the only difference between Alexandria and Alexandria II should be the age of the used Oud. While in Alexandria the Oud is said to have seasoned 25 years, the one in Alexandria II is said to have seasoned 5 years.

Initially a total quantity of 120 bottles was sold exclusively at Fortnum & Mason, London. Since 2017 the fragrance is available in the regular assortment.
The fragrance is part of the "Oud Stars" collection.

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Wow effect !
Xerjoff is a brand that attaches great importance to high-quality ingredients and also reveals this. In the Oud-Star line and collection, the oud should be of pure or natural origin from a plantation in Laos. Of course, it is relevant to mention that the proportion of oud is small. But it doesn't matter, because the oud in this perfume is very good and of high quality.
To be honest, I can't perceive any clear, strong fragrance development from start to finish. It remains very warm and rose and oud-heavy from start to finish. Yes exactly, I perceive these 2 notes more or less rounded off by other exemplary notes. At the very end, the vanilla comes to the fore a little more, in contrast to the cinnamon in the top note, which seems to disappear completely at the end.
This is my fragrance impression.

The longevity is really strong. 10 hours and more easily perceptible.
Anyone who knows me knows that I tend to wear very heavy or strong fragrances and this one unfortunately does not meet my requirements in terms of projection. It's not weak but it's not strong either. It's more of a subtly noticeable trail of fragrance.
Unfortunately, it doesn't want to project so strongly on my skin, which ultimately makes it a great all-rounder and also cuts a really good and, above all, high-quality, unique figure on dates - which often happens in my case Whether the others like it is rather secondary, you have to like it so that it becomes even more pleasant :-)

In the end, a super high-quality and unique fragrance with a lot of depth and personality, which is created by the oud.
The other components serve more as support for the warmth and depth.

295 EURO FOR 50ML. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether the price is justified for them.

Best suited for me in fall and spring.
Age group? Hello, it's a perfume......... Everyone(!!)

Longevity: Very good
Projection: Medium-strong
Compliments: I don't care.......
Feel-good factor: 9.5/10
Strengths: Uniqueness, luxury, recognition value

So, dear perfumos.
I hope I was able to encourage you to test it :-)

Best regards
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Rahmi

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10/10 Fragrance
I don't want to beat about the bush. I've had the fragrance for over 3 years now and every time I put it on I'm blown away again.

Core memory: In the middle of winter in London, I'm standing in a huge queue in front of Winter Wonderland. I applied the fragrance to my neck 2 hours beforehand (3 sprays). My winter jacket covers my neck. I'm now at the entrance and the lady just wants to see my ticket. Despite the wind, the cold and the crowd, she smells Alexandria II and immediately speaks to me about it.

The oud is extremely pleasant. Strong but doesn't smell animalic. And the mixture with the rose makes the fragrance a compliment getter!
You can't go wrong with this fragrance! Absolute recommendation!

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Myrtillajus

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Amazing
“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” Audrey Hepburn
What more suitable name for this fragrance?
Alexandria II is a hypnotic perfume, which stands out not because its excessiveness, but for its incredible balance and elegant soul, which elevate the wears it.
A green apple at the opening leads the way to the soft woods, to a floral part where the lily of the valley with its unmistakable aroma creates a wonderful atmosphere.
It seems, that this flower is poisonous, I see it as a particular imprint given to this creation.
Lavender gives cleany and soft touches.
What can I say, I like it a lot. It is not loud, it remains distinct but gives a great personality.
“The Virgin” by Klimt, where the colors recall this extraordinary fragrance.
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Ibrahima9797

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Scent from childhood
Xerjoff in particular has many fragrances that come from the Arab world. Our fathers and grandfathers always brought small fragrances with them after their pilgrimage, which they rolled onto their skin instead of spraying. The scent of Alex II was always there and was more popular with the oldies and not at all with the younger ones. It was always very strong and you always smelled a lot of amber rose and woody notes. The fragrance was very linear and always smelled the same. Alex II is of course a little more sophisticated and refined, but basically just the same.
The same applies to 40 knots and especially ouverture. They are also more familiar to our older fellow human beings.
That's probably why I don't like the fragrance. The fragrance has become so familiar to my nose and will always stay that way. My fellow Turks and Arabs are more likely to understand what I mean.

I realized that I already know many Xerjoff fragrances without knowing it. Since many fragrances come from the Arab region, the fragrances were already available in these small fragrance rolls.
More than words
Muse
Alex II
40 knots
Richwood
Golden Dallah
Ouverture
Comandante
Cruz del sur II

Are just a few of them

If you are very interested, you should definitely go to Arab stores that also sell fragrances and aromas. Or even better, take a trip to Saudi
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PalFragrance

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Killer!
Once you have immersed yourself in the wonderful world of perfume and feel at home in this perfume bubble, you quickly find yourself sharing your new enthusiasm with all your friends. This infectious enthusiasm means that everyone smells good - but it is all the more difficult to stand out as an individual and leave your own olfactory fingerprint. (Many people who also have a perfume-loving environment will probably share this problem with me)

For the occasion of a party night in Ibiza, Alexandria II was the right choice! This fragrance drowned out everything, so much so that all my friends now refer to this fragrance as the "killer", as it outshone all other fragrances.

In my opinion, the oud makes the fragrance very loud, which is perfect for a good night out. However, I don't think the oud is too dominant and can't be perceived as "stinky". (People who are not the biggest oud fans will understand this).
Besides the oud, what lingers in the mind is the pleasant rose and the slightly woody aroma. This makes it wearable and recommendable for more intimate settings.

To describe the fragrance in a nutshell, I would say that it is the perfect oud fragrance for people who don't really like oud fragrances. When applied, the fragrance tells a story from the Orient, which starts excitingly when applied and ends pleasantly and gently (5 days later)....
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CumhranfearCumhranfear 4 years ago
2.5
Scent
Something in this - the oud? the lavender? - has a fish-like note to me. I'm afraid I can't join in the love for this fragrance.
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Cheech93Cheech93 3 years ago
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Perhaps my peasant nose is not refined enough to appreciate this one—not a fan at all. Oud is kinda gross smelling here IMO.
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JMWeedJMWeed 2 years ago
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Rich quality with beast performance. Masculine and leans towards the older generation. Don’t let the rose scare you, an oriental vanilla
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MitchcraftMitchcraft 10 months ago
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I have never felt this way from a fragrance in my life, I truly feel sick, :( I so wanted to like this, but I get a barnyard latex smell.
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Connoisseur6Connoisseur6 2 years ago
10
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Intoxicating sweet dark woodiness. Very pleasant, and a 10/10 for sure.
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