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Alexandra vs Rosa Limone

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

Updated 217 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandra takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Alexandra

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Rosa Limone

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alexandra6/7
Rosa Limone1/7
Ratings & consensus
Alexandra
Community sentiment
Alexandra
Longevity
Alexandra
Sillage & projection
Alexandra
Value for money
Alexandra
Versatility
Alexandra
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rosa Limone

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AlexandraGritti
Rosa LimoneNew Notes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.84/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%
3.40/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
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

19%Love
32%Like
24%Ok
21%Dislike
4%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerAlexandraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityAlexandra

SillageAlexandra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value46
Category winnerAlexandraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
fruity100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
powdery77%
yellow floral69%
musky61%
citrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
marine58%
rose44%
woody30%
Scent match13%Clearly different

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
LemonSea waterBergamotPink GrapefruitMandarin Orange
Heart
Damask RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangIrisJasmine
Base
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Amber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. 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
Spring89
Summer100
Fall41
Winter27
Day100
Night33
Category winnerAlexandraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
Men17
Unisex48
Women34
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerRosa LimoneHigher 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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Rosa Limone opens with brisk lemon, grapefruit and salty air, then settles into a clean rose and soft musk shape. It reads fresh, bright and slightly polished rather than lush or syrupy. On skin, the floral heart comes through gradually while the base stays light. It may suit someone who wants a citrus rose with an ea…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandra or Rosa Limone?

Alexandra takes 6 of 7 categories. Alexandra is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes; Rosa Limone is rated 3.40/5 from 192 votes. Choose Alexandra for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Rosa Limone for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandra or Rosa Limone?

Alexandra lasts longest (Alexandra 74/100, Rosa Limone 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandra or Rosa Limone?

Alexandra projects furthest (Alexandra 69/100, Rosa Limone 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandra and Rosa Limone smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pink Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Alexandra or Rosa Limone better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alexandra and Rosa Limone?

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. Rosa Limone has top notes of Lemon, Sea water, Bergamot and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Iris, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

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