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Alexandria Anniversary vs Matelda

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

Updated 373 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

  • Alexandria Anniversary

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity.

  • Matelda

    Choose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2
Matelda1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Alexandria Anniversary
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Matelda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances
MateldaProfumo di Firenze
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.08/ 5 · 370 votes
Have 43%Had 14%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

41%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate

370 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Anniversary

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value49
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
vanilla100%
floral92%
powdery84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, 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
Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer56
Fall84
Winter54
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,162

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerMateldaHigher 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 →

Matelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or Matelda?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Matelda?

They last about the same: Alexandria Anniversary 60/100, Matelda 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Matelda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Matelda better for summer or winter?

Matelda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Matelda?

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. Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk.

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