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Xerjoff Alexandria II
Oud, rose and amber with a bright start
Alexandria II is the brand's ode to Arabian perfumery and to the ancient crossroads city that gave it its name, a scent Xerjoff sees as a mosaic of tradition and a fresh, lively spirit. It is a Parfum from the Oud Stars collection, woody and oriental, with an apple-and-spice opening and a base of Laotian oud.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
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Heart notes
- Cedarwood
- Lily of the Valley
- Bulgarian Rose
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Base notes
- Character
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- Occasion
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Apple and spice
The opening is crisp rather than heavy: apple and lavender give it a fresh, almost green edge, while rosewood and cinnamon add a dry warmth. It is lively from the first spray, and that is the fresh spirit the brand talks about.
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A classic oriental heart
The brand calls the heart classic oriental. Cedarwood gives it a dry, straight backbone, Bulgarian rose adds the richness of petals, and lily of the valley lifts the middle with a clean floral note. Together they bridge the bright start and the dark base.
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Oud on a warm bed
Laotian oud sits in the base with amber, sandalwood, musk and vanilla around it. The sweetness of vanilla and amber softens the oud, sandalwood adds a creamy wood, and musk keeps it close to the skin. The brand lets the scent end warm and woody.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
Alexandria II is a Parfum, so it is concentrated and sits close to the skin: start with one spray and add a second only if you want more. It belongs to autumn and winter evenings, dinners and special occasions, though the crisp opening keeps it from feeling closed in a cool spring.
Who it is for
For people who want oud in a rounded, approachable form rather than a raw one: sweetened with vanilla, softened with sandalwood, brightened with apple and lavender. It is unisex and suits anyone who enjoys classic oriental perfumes with a warm, woody finish.
Why choose Xerjoff Alexandria II
Alexandria II is part of Oud Stars, Xerjoff's oud collection, and ties a real historical city to Arabian perfumery. Laotian oud, Bulgarian rose and sandalwood are named in the brand's own pyramid, and the Turin house builds the composition in clear layers.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
What does Parfum mean for Alexandria II?
Parfum is the most concentrated form, so the scent is dense, stays closer to the skin and is made to last. This one comes as a Parfum in a 50 ml bottle.
Is it very sweet?
Not overly. Vanilla and amber bring sweetness, but cinnamon, cedarwood and lavender keep it dry, and the oud adds a darker, woody tone.
When should I wear it?
In autumn and winter, in the evening, at dinners and on formal occasions. In a cool spring it works too, thanks to the crisp apple and lavender opening.
The house
About Xerjoff
Xerjoff is a Turin house founded in 2007 by Sergio Momo and Dominique Salvo, with a signature cap modelled on the Egyptian Red Crown. It calls its approach artistic and maximalist, using materials such as Tuscan iris butter, tarakan oud and Kannauj roses, in flacons of Murano glass.
- Founded in Turin, Italy, in 2007 by Sergio Momo and Dominique Salvo
- Signature cap modelled on the Deshret, the Egyptian Red Crown
- Materials named by the brand include Tuscan iris butter, tarakan oud and Kannauj roses
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