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Alexandria II
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Alexandria II by Xerjoff is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2012, this composition was created by perfumer Chris Maurice. Its top notes of rosewood, lavender, cinnamon, and apple give way to a heart of rose, cedar, and valley lily. The trail closes with a base of oud wood, sandalwood, amber, vanilla, and musk.
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INCREDIBLE, SOVEREIGN, EXTRAORDINARY. ELEGANT and HYPNOTIC. LASTS ALL DAY and even on clothes for days. INCREDIBLE QUALITY and a MASSIVE SILLAGE.
Wow, what fragrance is this? It has a delicious aroma; it’s not for everyone, but if you love woods and oud, this is love at first sight. It’s a monstrous beast in terms of sillage and longevity, an opulent jewel. Worth every penny, I give it 10/10. Few will have the taste to wear it. It’s unique for my area, comfortable and wearable, full of power with curious notes that give a luxury balm sensation. It’s pure spark to catch attention.
The worst perfume I’ve ever tried. From the opening to the dry down, it’s a total turn-off. I own over 120 perfumes, and none have made me feel this disgusted. I bought a decant and almost vomited smelling it; it’s very strong, but it’s the first one I’m giving a 0/10.
FIRST NICHESPERFUME I TRIED AND IT WAS A BEFORE AND AFTER (just in case you’ve never tried them). IT DELIVERS EVERYTHING: it creates a personal bubble of class and elegance (the cinnamon is BRUTAL). The opening is addictive and works great on hot days (ideal for the Caribbean). IT’S NOT OVERPOWERING. How does it smell? CREAMY, SEMI-SWEET, and FRESH, evolving into warmth from the amber and spice from the cinnamon. FACT: if you sit down, you leave the scent on the chair.
This is 200% elegance. Perfect for business dates or important dinners. I’ve had it for a few weeks and it’s crazy; the notes become more distinct over time and it lasts perfectly 8 hours or more. Confirmed alternatives: Armani Code or Zara’s WO 1.
It smells like fresh green apple and lavender soap. It’s elegant, high quality, with excellent longevity and projection.
For the third time I’m buying this… It smells like pure luxury with notes of extremely high quality. It’s Xerjoff’s best-seller, try it!
I was gifted a sample this summer and spent the whole year craving it until September to finally buy the bottle. I’ll have it home in a few days to write a full review, but I already know it’s unique, special, and captivating. I can’t imagine any man looking better with this on.
The moment I smelled it, I was instantly transported to the hold of an old galleon or an ancient library filled with dark wood; I think that’s exactly the feeling this perfume seeks and delivers.
It’s a luxury, one of my favorites. A delicious oriental scent with fine woods, amber, a good oud, cinnamon, and lavender. Elegant and sophisticated with great longevity, just like all of Xerjoff’s Alexandria. At first, the woods, cinnamon, and lavender come out; as it dries down, the oud, rose, and amber take over. Delicious and always elegant.
The best perfume I’ve ever smelled. Simple, masculine, woody, not heavy but powerful. Longevity and projection are perfect: others smell you without being aggressive. It projects consistently for 12+ hours, so if you apply it early, you can reapply at night. The evolution is beautiful from start to finish. I don’t recommend buying blindly; it can be complex and turn some people off, but if you know what you’re buying, don’t hesitate. Worth every penny.
Stop your watches. We’re looking at something that surpasses the limits of perfumery. Like good stories, it has an introduction, conflict, and resolution, but Alexandria II goes further with impossible twists that make it a masterpiece. It starts with a cocktail of lavender, cinnamon, and rustic woods that trap you in a dark, mysterious world, then post-winter flowers and cedar arrive. Everything sets up an unexpected finale with creamy sandalwood, sweet amber, and musky cleanliness. And just when we applaud, oud and vanilla burst in to remind us why we fell in love with this industry.
Looking for the ultimate woody fragrance? You found it: Alexandria II by Xerjoff. This blend of oud, rosewood, cedar, sandalwood, amber, rose, and apple takes you to mystical and imposing places. With the quality the Italian house always delivers, it’s an ode to elegance in the niche. The price is high, but the experience is unique. Everyone decide how to buy it, but don’t miss out.
I discovered this masterpiece thanks to decants. Although I have 50 or 60 perfumes, I’m not an expert. I’m not into gourmands; I prefer fresh and citrusy scents like Chanel Cristalle or Allure. But I needed something more and tried Xerjoff. There’s a before and an after with this Alexandria II. The quality radiates in every note; they’re so real… extreme longevity and great sillage. I was scared by the notes, but I was wrong. It’s delicate and exquisite. On my skin, the opening is powerful with apple and lavender, like a medicinal balm, then it turns warm with compounded lavender soap, rosewood, and rose. I don’t detect vanilla, just amber and cinnamon. It’s dark, nocturnal, and luminous. It evokes cleanliness and tidiness. It’s unisex but leans feminine; a man could wear it without issues. Not for daily wear, yes for formal events.
Oud, wood, and rose. As a good Arab scent, it projects a lot and lasts quite a while. Perfect for elegant nights.
I’m sorry, I couldn’t handle it. I was looking for my third niche scent and tried the bestsellers: this one, Oajan, and Starlight. What a disappointment… The opening is weird, feminine, synthetic, smells like old vet medicine and plastic. The cinnamon and rose give it a ‘formal’ touch, maybe for another era. I imagine a dance in a 1990s mansion where people didn’t shower and humidity soaked their clothes. I don’t know why it has so many fans, but with respect, this isn’t for everyone and isn’t worth 400 euros. I’ll stick with more wearable options like 40 Knots or Erba Gold.
Oh my god, De-li-ci-aaaaa! A masterpiece, a true work of art! But to be honest… I got it as a gift yesterday and I have a Zara from the 01 collection that smells exactly the same. Haha. But both are incredible, they project well and last forever.
As someone not into niche scents, I expected something else. It smells like an exclusive version for people like me who wear Zara or Versace. It’s not ugly, but it’s very different from commercial scents—it doesn’t smell like ‘millionaire,’ more like nostalgia for a lived experience. Honestly, I wouldn’t wear it; it doesn’t suit my age and isn’t striking for those who don’t value perfumes. If anyone wants to spend a fortune just following reviews, don’t buy blindly. P.S.: Xerjoff is Italian, not Arab; don’t mix performance with origin.
Didn’t work for me; it’s too woody. Smells like old furniture about to rot with a splash of lavender. Longevity and projection are moderate, though I’ve had samples from years ago.
They reformulated it and lost the impact it used to have. What a shame.
I bought it blind, the 50ml version. It’s a high-quality perfume with a scent I can’t say I haven’t smelled before, but it evokes a previous time, very vintage perfumes. Very unisex, but feels more feminine. Smells very much of wood; I detect rose and a touch of freshness at the start from the lavender and apple… but mostly wood and more wood. So much so that it smells like varnish or something medicinal. I bought it for the hype and the high ratings for projection and sillage. I have mixed feelings: on one hand, the undeniable quality is noticeable. But it’s very niche, almost an olfactory experience more than a perfume for daily use. I only think of it for very formal occasions: dark suit, black, or brown (the latter because it’s like putting on brown varnished wood in cold weather), so it’s not versatile. In terms of longevity, no more than 6-8 hours, and the projection isn’t bad, though I expected more. The presentation is impeccable; the box and bottle are jewels. Probably it will be the last niche I buy blind because YOU SHOULDN’T BUY IT BLIND, not at all. My opinion: you have to be very niche-loving to bet on fragrances that 90% of people don’t associate with perfume and won’t make you compliments… and to me, like almost everyone, we like these things. I’m in the process and I’m not saying it’s a bad investment, but it’s an aromatic experience. I’ll use it frequently to understand it more. My notes: Scent 6, Presentation 10, Longevity 7, Sillage 7, Score 7.5.
Delicious at first, then the decant took on a baby oil smell I didn’t like; it was very sharp and less creamy. I want to buy it again to see how it goes. Started at 10/10, then 7/10. I never felt it was unisex, quite balanced.
A very complex fragrance for someone serious or over 25, with extremely high quality and elegance. But it smells very much of dry woods with a hint of green apple only at the start; to me, it smells like a dry fragrance of fine woods. Rating: 8/10.
Alexandria II is one of those fragrances that you don’t just smell, you feel. From the first spray, it conveys elegance, serenity, and character. The spiced apple with lavender welcomes you gently, but it’s in the dry down where the creamy oud, vanilla, and amber wrap you up like a luxurious hug. On my skin, it’s warm, refined, and leaves a trail that marks without needing to raise your voice. A perfume with a soul, one of the few that makes you feel truly special every time you wear it.
A jewel of perfumery, worthy of a museum. P.S.: This fragrance has nothing to do with a woman.
It joined my collection in a particular way. I was invited to a Xerjoff event in Buenos Aires; there were many people and perfume in the air. I was thinking about buying it, but when I tried it, it didn’t convince me. My wife was looking for me, and before I left, I sprayed some on my neck. When I got into her truck, she said impressed: ‘What perfume are you wearing? It’s spectacular, I love it.’ I went back to the store and that’s how it stayed in my collection. After several uses, it’s an incredible scent and is among my favorites.
A masterpiece. Creamy green apple, a spark of rose, and spectacular smoky oud. This doesn’t leave anyone indifferent.
Totally honest: I think I convinced myself I liked it because of the fame and exclusivity. Not bad, it smells rich and friendly when dry, though right after applying it feels a bit overwhelming. I don’t think it will please people who haven’t worn it; it doesn’t stand out for being ‘rich,’ but for being opulent. Have you ever smelled a hospital or medical products? It’s that vibe. It has huge hype because it lasts forever, has quality ingredients, and a striking aroma development. It’s liked for being exclusive, not for being delicious. If you’re looking for something rich and different from Xerjoff, try Zefiro; that’s truly a work of art. Naxos deserves the hype, but Alexandria seems exaggerated to me.
I didn’t like it at all. It reminds me of someone over 80 years old. To highlight, I found it very original and hard to find.
No, not at all for me. Luckily I managed to get a decant to try, essential with expensive fragrances. It’s opulent, heavy, and overwhelming, smelling like varnish and/or iodine, surgical material. Somewhere there’s the cinnamon, lavender, and apple that make it friendlier, but it’s not for conquering anyone. It releases a slightly fecal oud, but it lasts a breath, luckily. It feels suffocating to me, producing the overwhelming effect of low-quality lacquers, not being a low-quality perfume at all. Anyway, it lasts and you can feel it, and I suppose that’s the hype, but it’s not for me. Test before you buy, mandatory.
It’s the kind of perfume I absolutely love: elegant, luxurious, and heavy. It smells like those movie Christmas parties, with gold everywhere and painted ceilings; it’s the vibe I imagine. I’ve read they reformulated it, but after 8 years, it’s still just as potent and smells the same. They say there’s no oud, but there is—just not that barnyard animal scent; it’s a smoky, cereal-like blend. Lots of lavender, cinnamon, and creamy apple, but I detect huge amounts of lily and rose; a floral explosion that plays beautifully with the woods. It’s rare because it gives me four sensations: dry, sweet, creamy, and clean. It’s a work of art, not just any perfume. It requires a trained nose, and don’t just follow the influencers; your own opinion is better. It’s wonderful, though not for everyone. Lasts on my skin until the next day without showering, over 10 hours. 3-5 sprays are enough so it doesn’t overwhelm, since the scent clings to your nose. It’s not for winning over anyone with crooked teeth, but for those who are, it’s a masterpiece.
I don’t know what’s wrong with me regarding Alexandria II. I literally find very little longevity and projection… I tried it today and it’s neither beastly nor projecting much. The scent is complex, and I really like that, but unfortunately, it doesn’t project or last as claimed. I don’t know if it’s been reformulated; my bottle is from 2025… I don’t know if anyone agrees with me.
For those criticizing that it didn’t have oud, congrats: now it does, that standout oud, and they took away the delicious cinnamon and apple opening it used to have. I hope you enjoy your oud… if you have an old batch of Alexandria II where you can still smell the cinnamon and apple opening, DM me privately here on Fragrantica.
Blind buy? No. The perfume is good, but for the price, I don’t think it’s worth it… the scent is quite subtle, barely noticeable after 6 hours, the trail is intimate, the notes are there, but for what you pay, it’s way too expensive.
I have two bottles of Alexandria II (Batch 2022) with great projection and trail; you could smell the cinnamon, apple, and lavender. Now I bought a Batch 2025, and yup, it’s been reformulated. In this new batch, you can’t feel the cinnamon, lavender, or rose, but the oud is stronger! We’ll see if it improves over time, but yes, Xerjoff Alexandria II has been reformulated, presumably to boost the Anniversary hype.
Very elegant. I don’t think any perfume needs to be this expensive, but it’s super elegant without being overbearing or invasive, a mysterious scent that doesn’t seek the masses but commands respect. 9.5/10, wish Arab perfumers would make a dupe.
It’s a rich and pleasant aroma, nothing annoying. It has phenomenal cinnamon and sandalwood notes accompanied by a fresh wood. Although I’d like a bit more punch, I’ll settle for it. You can buy it blind, but if you want something more affordable, check out Zara WO/01.
The first time I tried it, it reminded me of Carolina Herrera’s 212 Sexy Men. I had to let it macerate for over a month, and the scent changed completely: now it’s sweeter, woodier, and has that peculiar rose note that gives it a majestic touch alongside the green apple. It’s very elegant and mature… I recommend it for men 35 and up.
I’m an 18-year-old kid, but I’ve been collecting perfumes for years, so I speak with authority. In my opinion, this is the king of Xerjoff, the only one that screams ‘money.’ It smells super clean, nothing heavy, opening with green apple and powdery lavender with a sweet touch. That powdery note lingers even as it dries down. It’s woody, clean, and endearing for those who already tolerate niche scents; it’s the perfect gateway to this exclusive world. Its longevity and projection are beastly: it leaves a scent on clothes for days, projects for 5-6 hours, and lasts all day on skin.
It’s insane that a perfume smelling like Nelly hair lacquer (the 3€ blue bottle from the supermarket) costs nearly €600 and sells so well. It feels more like a test for Occitane and their determination to self-destruct.