Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Anniversary vs True Passion L'Eau

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #46,091 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

True Passion L'Eau

Mary Kay

4.3523 votes

Rank #25,585 PowderyMusky

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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.
True Passion L'Eau
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexandria Anniversary1/2

True Passion L'Eau1/2

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: True Passion L'Eau

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

True Passion L'EauMary Kay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 57%Had 18%Want 25%

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

48%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

23 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Anniversary

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%

powdery100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, powdery 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

Red FruitsMandarin OrangeSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineCashmere WoodCoffee

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmberVanillaCoumarin

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for True Passion L'Eau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring92

Summer33

Fall100

Winter92

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,585

PerfumerHernan Fígoli

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTrue Passion L'EauHigher 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 →

Mary Kay True Passion L'Eau delivers a comforting mix of tart berries and pillowy musk. The first spray releases a bright flash of Sicilian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, quickly softened by red fruits. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite steps back. A gentle heart of powdery heliotrope and white jasmine emer…

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 True Passion L'Eau?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; True Passion L'Eau is rated 4.35/5 from 23 votes. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Choose True Passion L'Eau for a powdery and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Anniversary or True Passion L'Eau?

Alexandria Anniversary lasts longest (Alexandria Anniversary 60/100, True Passion L'Eau 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Anniversary and True Passion L'Eau smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Alexandria Anniversary or True Passion L'Eau better for summer or winter?

True Passion L'Eau suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Anniversary and True Passion L'Eau?

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. True Passion L'Eau has top notes of Red Fruits, Mandarin Orange and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Cashmere Wood and Coffee, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Coumarin.