Fragrance comparison

Alexandria II vs Forest Oud

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 13,288 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alexandria II

Xerjoff

4.2813,252 votes

Rank #13 WoodyAmber

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Forest Oud

The Dua Brand

3.0336 votes

Rank #29,159 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria II takes 5 of 6 categories.

Alexandria II
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Forest Oud
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria II5/6

Forest Oud1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria IIXerjoff

Forest OudThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 13,252 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 71%

Category winnerAlexandria IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

6,277 votes

25%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

61%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAlexandria IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria II

SillageAlexandria II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

lavender61%

woody100%

green90%

aromatic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

fresh50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Palisander RosewoodLavenderCinnamonApple

Heart

RoseCedarLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

Top

Pine needlesGrass

Heart

Palisander Rosewood

Base

AmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Category winnerForest OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex38

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews2,355

Overall rank#29,159

PerfumerMahsam Raza

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAlexandria IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandria II opens with a dry blast of palisander rosewood, aromatic lavender, and a crisp slice of apple dusted in cinnamon. As the initial sharpness settles, red rose and cedarwood merge into a rich floral heart before sinking into a heavy base of smooth agarwood, warm amber, and creamed vanilla. Built for cold eve…

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Forest Oud opens with a brisk hit of pine needles and cut grass, then settles into a greener, woodier dry-down with amber warmth and a restrained oud touch. It reads fresher and more herbal than many oud scents. This is a unisex fragrance for people who want a coniferous, outdoorsy style with strong projection. Sampli…

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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 II or Forest Oud?

Alexandria II takes 5 of 6 categories. Alexandria II is rated 4.28/5 from 13,252 votes; Forest Oud is rated 3.03/5 from 36 votes. Choose Alexandria II for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Forest Oud for a woody and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria II or Forest Oud?

Alexandria II lasts longest (Alexandria II 92/100, Forest Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria II or Forest Oud?

Alexandria II projects furthest (Alexandria II 86/100, Forest Oud 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria II and Forest Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Alexandria II or Forest Oud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Forest Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Alexandria II is the stronger pick. Forest Oud suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria II and Forest Oud?

Alexandria II has top notes of Palisander Rosewood, Lavender, Cinnamon and Apple, heart notes of Rose, Cedar and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla. Forest Oud has top notes of Pine needles and Grass, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, a base of Amber and Agarwood (Oud).