# Shaghaf Oud Aswad vs 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 | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Longevity | 8.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Sillage | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |

## 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

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

Only in this one:

- Shaghaf Oud Aswad: Saffron, Thyme, Woody notes, Cumin, Jasmine, Patchouli
- Alexandria Orientale: Frankincense (Omani frankincense), Apple (Green apple), Basil, Cedar (Virginia cedar), Iris (Italian iris), Tobacco leaf

## Accords

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

## 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.

## More

- [Shaghaf Oud Aswad details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/swiss-arabian-shaghaf-oud-aswad)
- [Shaghaf Oud Aswad dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/swiss-arabian-shaghaf-oud-aswad)
- [Alexandria Orientale details](https://parfumedia.net/en/perfumes/xerjoff-alexandria-orientale)
- [Alexandria Orientale dupes and similar perfumes](https://parfumedia.net/en/dupes/xerjoff-alexandria-orientale)

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