Fragrance comparison

Alexandra vs Pearl Moon

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Alexandra

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1845 votes

Rank #30,936 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pearl Moon

Boadicea the Victorious

4.3450 votes

Rank #11,654 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pearl Moon takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alexandra
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pearl Moon
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Alexandra1/7

Pearl Moon5/7

Ratings & consensus: Pearl Moon
Community sentiment: Pearl Moon
Longevity: Pearl Moon
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Alexandra
Versatility: Pearl Moon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pearl Moon

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlexandraAlexandra de Markoff

Pearl MoonBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 56%

4.34/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerPearl MoonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

70%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

8%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerPearl MoonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPearl Moon

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value29

Category winnerAlexandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

woody77%

leather69%

tropical61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

South African SageItalian Iris

Heart

Moroccan RoseFrench NarcissusJasmine

Base

Singapore PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

Top

PineappleCardamomSaffronCinnamon

Heart

PlumSuedeMoroccan Rose

Base

Cambodian OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMoroccan Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer83

Fall79

Winter83

Day74

Night100

Category winnerPearl MoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men29

Unisex59

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPearl MoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandra is a classic 1979 oriental floral that opens herbal and aromatic, with sage lifting a cool, powdery iris. The heart turns distinctly floral, rose, narcissus and jasmine, with an elegant, slightly vintage perfume texture. In the dry down, patchouli and woods take over, giving it an earthy, warm, confident fi…

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Pearl Moon by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of sour green pineapple, warm cardamom, saffron, and cinnamon. Within minutes, juicy plum and Moroccan rose merge with a supple suede accord. The dry-down relies on Cambodian oud, sandalwood, amber, and patchouli to anchor the sweetness. Built for crisp autumn n…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandra or Pearl Moon?

Pearl Moon takes 5 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 4.18/5 from 45 votes; Pearl Moon is rated 4.34/5 from 50 votes. Choose Alexandra for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pearl Moon for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Pearl Moon?

Pearl Moon lasts longest (Pearl Moon 75/100, Alexandra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Pearl Moon?

Projection is very close: Alexandra 64/100, Pearl Moon 64/100 for sillage.

Do Alexandra and Pearl Moon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Moroccan Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Alexandra or Pearl Moon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pearl Moon is the stronger pick. For winter, Pearl Moon is the stronger pick. Alexandra suits daytime wear; Pearl Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandra and Pearl Moon?

Alexandra has top notes of South African Sage and Italian Iris, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, French Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Singapore Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Pearl Moon has top notes of Pineapple, Cardamom, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Plum, Suede and Moroccan Rose, a base of Cambodian Oud, Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.