Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Imperiale vs Arena

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alexandria Imperiale

Xerjoff

4.3896 votes

Rank #7,884 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Arena

Somens

4.1165 votes

Rank #26,048 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alexandria Imperiale
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arena
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexandria Imperiale5/7

Arena2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria ImperialeXerjoff

ArenaSomens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 16%Want 33%

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

37%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Imperiale

SillageAlexandria Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value50

Category winnerArenaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud91%

animalic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

oud100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, oud and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLavenderRose

Heart

OrrisWoody NotesMarjoramLeatherCedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSage

Base

Cambodian OudLaotian OudAgarwood (Oud)Indian OudSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Top

CardamomArtemisiaRoseChina Rose

Heart

Red FruitsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSageIrisAmber

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose, Woody Notes and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer28

Fall75

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring60

Summer37

Fall100

Winter93

Day50

Night100

Category winnerArenaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex40

Women14

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,884

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#26,048

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexandria Imperiale by Xerjoff drops the crisp green apple of the original Alexandria II and replaces it with a heavier, darker opening of green cardamom, dried marjoram, and sharp lavender. As the initial herbal burst settles, thick leather and powdery orris root take over the middle phase, giving the composition a …

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Arena opens with a crisp snap of herbal artemisia and green cardamom before laying down a rich bed of red fruits, rose, and dry cypriol oil. As the top notes settle, powdery iris and warm amber soften the sharp herbal edges, creating a rounded woody heart. The base rests on agarwood, clean musk, and vanilla, giving th…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alexandria Imperiale or Arena?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 5 of 7 categories. Alexandria Imperiale is rated 4.38/5 from 96 votes; Arena is rated 4.11/5 from 65 votes. Choose Alexandria Imperiale for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arena for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Imperiale or Arena?

Alexandria Imperiale lasts longest (Alexandria Imperiale 85/100, Arena 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria Imperiale or Arena?

Alexandria Imperiale projects furthest (Alexandria Imperiale 75/100, Arena 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Imperiale and Arena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose, Woody Notes and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Alexandria Imperiale or Arena better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arena is the stronger pick. For winter, Alexandria Imperiale is the stronger pick. Alexandria Imperiale suits evening wear; Arena suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Imperiale and Arena?

Alexandria Imperiale has top notes of Cardamom, Lavender and Rose, heart notes of Orris, Woody Notes, Marjoram and Leather, a base of Cambodian Oud, Laotian Oud, Agarwood (Oud) and Indian Oud. Arena has top notes of Cardamom, Artemisia, Rose and China Rose, heart notes of Red Fruits, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sage and Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Musk and Vanilla.