“The scent of a gilded room in a city that no longer exists.”
Xerjoff's 2012 entry in the Shooting Stars collection — one of the defining oud-rose-amber niche launches of the early 2010s. A woody-amber-oud unisex fragrance with Palisander rosewood, lavender, apple, and cinnamon at the top, a rose-cedar-lily-of-the-valley heart, and an oud-sandalwood-amber-vanilla-musk base. Performs strongest in fall and winter, evening-leaning, with strong projection.
The take
What works
- ●Rose-oud-vanilla at its most opulent — old-money in a bottle
- ●Serious longevity — still detectable on fabric days later
- ●Genuinely special-occasion-worthy in the Roja-adjacent niche tier
Trade-offs
- ●Price approaches stratospheric territory
- ●Completely wrong outside evening or formal wear
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Notes
Top
Mid
Base
Performance
Fit
Best in fall and winter, at night. Unisex.
When
- Spring, 45%
- Summer, 18%
- Fall, 90%, best
- Winter, 100%, best
- Day, 44%
- Night, 90%, best
Occasions
Gender
Smells like
Similar scent DNA — if you own one, you may not need the other
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Alexandria II last?
8–10 hours on most skin (excellent longevity) with heavy sillage.
When should you wear Alexandria II?
Alexandria II is best in fall and winter, at night. It suits almost any occasion.
Is Alexandria II worth it?
At $535–$725, yes — and the gap to the next tier up is real. Rose-oud-vanilla at its most opulent — old-money in a bottle. Serious longevity — still detectable on fabric days later.