Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Papilio

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 106 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #45,989 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Papilio

Puredistance

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,772 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Papilio takes 2 of 2 categories.

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

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

Papilio2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

PapilioPuredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

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

43%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPapilio

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value19

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%

floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

leather61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaHedioneOrrisNeroliHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCarrot

Base8-10 hrs

CedarVetiverAmbroxanPeachAmbretteMuscenoneAmyrisOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Peach. Durations are only published for Papilio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night84

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,989

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,772

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPapilioHigher 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 →

Puredistance Papilio opens with a bright flash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to soft magnolia petals and earthy carrot seed. It is not a loud floral. Instead, silky orris and breezy hedione float over a grounded base of cedar, smooth vetiver, and warm opoponax. A subtle touch of ripe peach adds gentle sweetnes…

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 Papilio?

Papilio takes 2 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Papilio is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Choose Papilio for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Papilio?

Papilio lasts longest (Papilio 67/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Papilio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Peach.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Papilio better for summer or winter?

Papilio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Papilio?

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. Papilio has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Hedione, Orris and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Peach.