Fragrance comparison

Alexandra vs Baroque Rouge 540

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alexandra

Gritti

3.8425 votes

Rank #39,337 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Baroque Rouge 540

Maison Alhambra

3.56278 votes

Rank #5,745 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alexandra
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Baroque Rouge 540
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Alexandra4/7

Baroque Rouge 5402/7

Ratings & consensus: Alexandra
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Alexandra
Sillage & projection: Alexandra
Value for money: Baroque Rouge 540
Versatility: Alexandra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baroque Rouge 540

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexandraGritti

Baroque Rouge 540Maison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

3.56/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerAlexandraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

41%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlexandra

SillageAlexandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value84

Category winnerBaroque Rouge 540Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

yellow floral69%

musky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

woody77%

white floral69%

metallic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PeachPearMandarin OrangePink GrapefruitBergamotArtemisia

Heart2 to 4 hours

Ylang-YlangJasmineDamask RoseOrange Blossom

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskTonka BeanCashmere WoodAmberPatchouliSaffron

Top

SaffronPearMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineYlang-YlangLily

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Alexandra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall86

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Spring77

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlexandraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men8

Unisex59

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerBaroque Rouge 540Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandra by Gritti opens with an energetic rush of ripe peach, juicy pear, and sparkling pink grapefruit cut by bitter green artemisia. That bright, sunlit start soon softens into a lush heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, damask rose, and orange blossom, giving the scent a rich, golden floral character. As the hours tick…

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Baroque Rouge 540 by Maison Alhambra brings a striking, crystalline sweetness to the unisex market. This composition highlights a prominent amber and saffron accord, offering an airy, metallic sheen that settles into a soft musk. Perfect for those who enjoy a modern, persistent scent profile, it performs exceptionally…

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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 Baroque Rouge 540?

Alexandra takes 4 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Baroque Rouge 540 is rated 3.56/5 from 278 votes. Choose Alexandra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Baroque Rouge 540 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Baroque Rouge 540?

Alexandra lasts longest (Alexandra 74/100, Baroque Rouge 540 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Baroque Rouge 540?

Alexandra projects furthest (Alexandra 69/100, Baroque Rouge 540 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandra and Baroque Rouge 540 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Alexandra or Baroque Rouge 540 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baroque Rouge 540 is the stronger pick. For winter, Baroque Rouge 540 is the stronger pick. Alexandra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandra and Baroque Rouge 540?

Alexandra has top notes of Peach, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Damask Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood. Baroque Rouge 540 has top notes of Saffron, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Lily, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood and Musk.