Alexander II vs Nitro Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Alexander IIChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nitro RedChoose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alexander II2/4
Nitro Red2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alexander II
- Sillage & projection
- Alexander II
- Value for money
- Nitro Red
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nitro Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alexander IIRonza d'AmbreNitro RedDumontWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
4.30/ 5 · 1,118 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
55%Love
30%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
3%Hate
1,118 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlexander II
SillageAlexander II
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNitro RedBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
citrus74%
lavender65%
patchouli56%
woody100%
ozonic92%
aquatic84%
fruity77%
lavender69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Peach TreeBergamotLavender
Heart
CalamusWatermelonApple TreeCedarwood
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliAmber
Top30 to 45 minutes
AppleLavenderBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
WatermelonCedarCalamus
Base5 to 8 hours
AmberSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Calamus and Watermelon. Durations are only published for Nitro Red, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring95
Summer100
Fall69
Winter38
Day100
Night64
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,834
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#488
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews173
Category winnerNitro RedHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRonza d'Ambre Alexander II opens with sharp bergamot, aromatic lavender, and a soft peach tree top note that creates an immediate crisp impression. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit shifts into a green heart of calamus and apple tree foliage, balanced by an unexpected splash of watery watermelon. As the fragrance …
Reviews →Nitro Red by Dumont is a bold, fruity and aquatic fragrance built around a prominent candied watermelon core. Released in 2020, it opens with a crisp burst of tart green apple, aromatic lavender, and zesty bergamot. The heart introduces its defining sweet watermelon note alongside earthy calamus and dry cedar, before …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Alexander II or Nitro Red?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alexander II is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Nitro Red is rated 4.30/5 from 1,118 votes. Choose Alexander II for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nitro Red for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Alexander II or Nitro Red?
Alexander II lasts longest (Alexander II 90/100, Nitro Red 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alexander II or Nitro Red?
Alexander II projects furthest (Alexander II 75/100, Nitro Red 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alexander II and Nitro Red smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Calamus and Watermelon.
Is Alexander II or Nitro Red better for summer or winter?
Alexander II suits daytime wear; Nitro Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alexander II and Nitro Red?
Alexander II has top notes of Peach Tree, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Calamus, Watermelon, Apple Tree and Cedarwood, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Nitro Red has top notes of Apple, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Watermelon, Cedar and Calamus, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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