Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Paris Chic

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #47,487 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Paris Chic

Ulric de Varens

3.7010 votes

Rank #54,079 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Paris Chic
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2

Paris Chic0/2

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

Paris ChicUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

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

10%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value96

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

fruity91%

vanilla83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

citrus56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top15-30 mins

Red FruitsChampagneCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LipstickPineappleJasmineBlueberryRed RoseVioletIris

Base4-6 hrs

Brown sugarVanillaTonka BeanPatchouliMuskCedarCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Violet, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Paris Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Date 24%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,079

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Paris Chic by Ulric de Varens delivers an unapologetic sugar rush built for easy daily enjoyment. The opening pops with tart red fruits and sparkling citruses. Do not overspray. Give the solvent thirty seconds to settle. As the initial citrus flash clears from your skin, a playful cosmetic heart emerges where sweet pi…

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 Paris Chic?

Alexandria Anniversary takes 1 of 2 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Paris Chic is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Paris Chic for a sweet and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or Paris Chic?

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

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Paris Chic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Paris Chic better for summer or winter?

Paris Chic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Paris Chic?

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. Paris Chic has top notes of Red Fruits, Champagne and Citruses, heart notes of Lipstick, Pineapple, Jasmine and Blueberry, a base of Brown sugar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.