Shaghaf Oud Aswad vs Alexandria Orientale

Swiss Arabian

Shaghaf Oud Aswad

Xerjoff

Alexandria Orientale

Shaghaf Oud Aswad and Alexandria Orientale share 8 of their 20 notes (40%). Alexandria Orientale is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

At a glance

	Shaghaf Oud Aswad	Alexandria Orientale
Brand	Swiss Arabian	Xerjoff
Release year	No data	2018
Rating	7.5/10100+ votes	8.5/10500+ votes
Longevity	8.5/10	9.0/10
Sillage	8.5/10	8.5/10

When to wear

Seasons
	Shaghaf Oud Aswad	Alexandria Orientale
Winter	40%	38%
Autumn	40%	37%
Spring	15%	18%
Summer	4%	8%

Occasions
	Shaghaf Oud Aswad	Alexandria Orientale
Evening	35%	36%
Nighttime	32%	34%
Casual	18%	19%
Daytime	8%	6%
Office	5%	5%

Notes

8 of 20 notes in both (40%)

Only in Shaghaf Oud Aswad

Saffron
Thyme
Woody notes
Cumin
Jasmine
Patchouli

In both

Rose(Rose / Bulgarian rose)
Coriander
Oud(Oud / Malayan oud)
Vanilla(Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla)
Musk
Leather
Sandalwood(Sandalwood / Indian sandalwood)
Amber

Only in Alexandria Orientale

Frankincense(Omani frankincense)
Apple(Green apple)
Basil
Cedar(Virginia cedar)
Iris(Italian iris)
Tobacco leaf

Accords

Floral: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale
Sweet: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale
Spicy: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale
Woody: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale
Oriental: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale
Animal: Shaghaf Oud Aswad, Alexandria Orientale

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Alexandria Orientale lasts longer: longevity 9.0/10 against 8.5/10 for Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

Which one projects more?

Their sillage is about the same: 8.5/10 for Shaghaf Oud Aswad, 8.5/10 for Alexandria Orientale.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Shaghaf Oud Aswad and 38% for Alexandria Orientale.

Which one is rated higher?

Alexandria Orientale is rated higher: 8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for Shaghaf Oud Aswad.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Rose (Rose / Bulgarian rose), Coriander, Oud (Oud / Malayan oud), Vanilla (Vanilla / Bourbon vanilla), Musk, Leather, Sandalwood (Sandalwood / Indian sandalwood), Amber.