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Alexandria Anniversary vs Benjoin

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

Updated 8 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Anniversary takes 1 of 2 categories.

  • Alexandria Anniversary

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

  • Benjoin

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2
Benjoin0/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Alexandria Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances
BenjoinG Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love
60%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
amber100%
woody88%
balsamic77%
warm spicy65%
citrus53%
vanilla42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon
Heart
Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach
Base
Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumPatchouliCashmere WoodPeru Balsam
Base6-8+ hrs
BenzoinStyraxVanillaSandalwoodWhite Cedar ExtractAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Benjoin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50

Not enough votes yet

Date 36%Casual 28%Work 23%Party 14%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,576

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexandria AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

Reviews →

Benjoin by G Parfums takes the resinous warmth of benzoin and cuts straight through its natural stickiness with an unexpected citrus flash. It starts fast. A sharp splash of tart grapefruit and mandarin orange greets your nose before thick golden resins take over. Within twenty minutes, Peru balsam and labdanum coat t…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or Benjoin?

Alexandria Anniversary takes 1 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Benjoin is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Benjoin for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Benjoin?

They last about the same: Alexandria Anniversary 60/100, Benjoin 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Benjoin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Benjoin better for summer or winter?

Benjoin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Benjoin?

Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Benjoin has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Labdanum, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Peru Balsam, a base of Benzoin, Styrax, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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