Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Emir Fascination

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #50,188 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Emir Fascination

PARIS CORNER

4.1362 votes

Rank #15,271 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emir Fascination takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
Emir Fascination
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

Emir Fascination2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Emir FascinationPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.13/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 50%Had 7%Want 43%

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

44%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEmir Fascination

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

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 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

Damask RoseBlackcurrant

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliSandalwoodMuskLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Emir Fascination, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring65

Summer19

Fall100

Winter86

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men38

Unisex45

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEmir FascinationHigher 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 →

Emir Fascination by PARIS CORNER is a woody chypre perfume built on bright citrus, floral notes, and deep earthiness. It opens with a punchy blend of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and crisp bergamot. The heart quickly reveals damask rose sweetened by dark blackcurrant, creating a jammy, floral center. As it settle…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or Emir Fascination?

Emir Fascination takes 2 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Emir Fascination is rated 4.13/5 from 62 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Choose Emir Fascination for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Emir Fascination?

Emir Fascination lasts longest (Emir Fascination 74/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Emir Fascination smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Labdanum.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Emir Fascination better for summer or winter?

Emir Fascination suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Emir Fascination?

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. Emir Fascination has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose and Blackcurrant, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Labdanum.