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Alexandria Anniversary vs The Man

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Closely related
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 fragranxe ranking.

  • The Man

    Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2
The Man1/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
The Man
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
The ManParfums Marco Serussi
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
3.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 65%Had 15%Want 20%
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

31%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate

13 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityThe Man

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value80
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
amber100%
citrus92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
vanilla61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both amber, woody 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
Top1 to 2 hours
GrapefruitLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
Tonka BeanBalsam FirVetiver
Base6 to 8 hours
AmberPatchouliLabdanumMusk
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for The Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer22
Fall78
Winter33
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,078

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 →

The Man by Parfums Marco Serussi is a citrus aromatic fragrance designed for daily male wear. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter grapefruit that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus initial punch settles, the scent moves into an earthy, resinous heart of balsam fir, vetiver, and sweet tonka bean. The…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Anniversary or The Man?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; The Man is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose The Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or The Man?

The Man lasts longest (The Man 70/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and The Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Labdanum and Tonka Bean.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or The Man better for summer or winter?

The Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and The Man?

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. The Man has top notes of Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Balsam Fir and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Labdanum and Musk.

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