Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs Pearl of lights

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #45,698 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Pearl of lights

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #61,410 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Anniversary takes 1 of 1 categories.

Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Pearl of lights
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/1

Pearl of lights0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
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

Pearl of lightsHouse of Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

white floral50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

PeppermintLily of the Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Pearl of lights, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,698

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 →

House of Fragrances created Pearl of lights as an energetic, sunlit splash built for heat. The opening snaps with sharp grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a punchy grated ginger note. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus burn calms into a crisp wash of peppermint and fresh lily of t…

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 Pearl of lights?

Alexandria Anniversary takes 1 of 1 categories. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Pearl of lights is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Pearl of lights for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and Pearl of lights smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or Pearl of lights better for summer or winter?

Pearl of lights suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and Pearl of lights?

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. Pearl of lights has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Peppermint and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vetiver and Musk.