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Alexandria Orientale vs Ceylon

Alexandria Orientale and Ceylon overlap 48% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Alexandria Orientale rates higher with the community: 8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Ceylon.

At a glance

Alexandria OrientaleCeylon
BrandXerjoffXerjoff
Release year20182017
Rating
8.4/10729 votes
7.6/10342 votes
Longevity
9.0/10
8.9/10
Sillage
8.7/10
8.4/10

When to wear

Seasons
Alexandria OrientaleCeylon
Winter38%40%
Autumn37%38%
Spring18%17%
Summer8%4%
Occasions
Alexandria OrientaleCeylon
Evening36%33%
Nighttime34%32%
Casual19%27%
Daytime6%0%
Office5%0%

Notes

In both

  • Malayan oud
  • Musk
  • Bourbon vanilla
  • Indian sandalwood
  • Amber

Alexandria Orientale

Only in this one

  • Omani frankincense
  • Leather
  • Green apple
  • Basil
  • Bulgarian rose
  • Virginia cedar
  • Coriander
  • Italian iris
  • Tobacco leaf

Ceylon

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Indian jasmine sambac
  • Honey
  • Ceylon tea

Accords

Alexandria Orientale

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Ceylon

  1. Floral
  2. Sweet
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Oriental
  6. Animal

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 9.0/10 for Alexandria Orientale, 8.9/10 for Ceylon.

Which one projects more?

Alexandria Orientale projects more: sillage 8.7/10 against 8.4/10 for Ceylon.

Which one suits winter better?

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

Which one is rated higher?

Alexandria Orientale is rated higher: 8.4/10 against 7.6/10 for Ceylon.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Malayan oud, Musk, Bourbon vanilla, Indian sandalwood, Amber.