Fragrance comparison

Alexandra vs Ytzma

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 190 ratings analysed

Alexandra

Alexandra de Markoff

4.1845 votes

Rank #30,936 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Ytzma

Royal Crown

4.18145 votes

Rank #6,933 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ytzma takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Alexandra1/7

Ytzma6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandraAlexandra de Markoff

YtzmaRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 56%

4.18/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerYtzmaRating 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

51%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerYtzmaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityYtzma

SillageYtzma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value27

Category winnerAlexandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

herbal84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Dried FruitsMandarin OrangeNutmegBlack PepperCalabrian bergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Peach BlossomMagnoliaOrange BlossomMoroccan Rose

Base8-12 hrs

TobaccoCypressCastoreumSandalwoodVanilla AbsoluteAmbergrisVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMoroccan Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ytzma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer18

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night67

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter88

Day56

Night100

Category winnerYtzmaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men42

Unisex45

Women13

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 17%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,933

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerYtzmaHigher 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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Royal Crown Ytzma smells like a plush leather jacket stuffed with sweet dried fruits, shaved nutmeg, and aromatic pipe tobacco. Created by Antonio Visconti, this extrait opens with a quick splash of bergamot and lemon before setting into a rich swirl of peach blossom, dark woods, and warm spices. Rather than hitting y…

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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 Ytzma?

Ytzma takes 6 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 4.18/5 from 45 votes; Ytzma is rated 4.18/5 from 145 votes. Choose Alexandra for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ytzma for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Ytzma?

Ytzma lasts longest (Ytzma 77/100, Alexandra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Ytzma?

Ytzma projects furthest (Ytzma 70/100, Alexandra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandra and Ytzma smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Moroccan Rose, Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Alexandra or Ytzma better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alexandra and Ytzma?

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. Ytzma has top notes of Dried Fruits, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Peach Blossom, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Tobacco, Cypress, Castoreum and Sandalwood.