Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs English Breakfast

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #48,689 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

English Breakfast takes 2 of 2 categories.

Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.
English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

English Breakfast2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

English BreakfastMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

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

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Breakfast

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Geranium and Labdanum. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastHigher 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 →

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

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 English Breakfast?

English Breakfast takes 2 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or English Breakfast?

English Breakfast lasts longest (English Breakfast 66/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and English Breakfast smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Labdanum.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or English Breakfast better for summer or winter?

English Breakfast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and English Breakfast?

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. English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin.