Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Imperiale vs Gaya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

7 wins

Alexandria Imperiale

Xerjoff

4.3896 votes

Rank #7,884 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Gaya

Anfas

3.85136 votes

Rank #32,961 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 7 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.
Gaya
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alexandria Imperiale7/7

Gaya0/7

Ratings & consensus: Alexandria Imperiale
Community sentiment: Alexandria Imperiale
Longevity: Alexandria Imperiale
Sillage & projection: Alexandria Imperiale
Value for money: Alexandria Imperiale
Versatility: Alexandria Imperiale
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

GayaAnfas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

43%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

9%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Imperiale

SillageAlexandria Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

oud91%

animalic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

sweet100%

fruity88%

tropical77%

lactonic65%

soft spicy53%

aquatic42%

Scent match10%Clearly different

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

PearMangoCardamomAnise

Heart

MilkLicoriceAgarwood (Oud)Cedar

Base

Sweet NotesAmberOrrisWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orris, Woody Notes and Cedar. 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall42

Winter26

Day100

Night32

Category winnerAlexandria ImperialeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex40

Women14

Men9

Unisex49

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,884

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#32,961

PerfumerAsem Al Qassim

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Gaya by Anfas opens with bright mango, ripe pear, and a dash of black anise before settling into a warm milk and cedarwood heart. It settles into a sweet amber base that suits humid summer nights and warm spring afternoons. The fruity top notes stay noticeable for hours alongside soft spicy cardamom.

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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 Gaya?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 7 of 7 categories. Alexandria Imperiale is rated 4.38/5 from 96 votes; Gaya is rated 3.85/5 from 136 votes. Choose Alexandria Imperiale for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Gaya for a sweet and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Imperiale or Gaya?

Alexandria Imperiale lasts longest (Alexandria Imperiale 85/100, Gaya 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria Imperiale or Gaya?

Alexandria Imperiale projects furthest (Alexandria Imperiale 75/100, Gaya 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria Imperiale and Gaya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orris, Woody Notes and Cedar.

Is Alexandria Imperiale or Gaya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alexandria Imperiale and Gaya?

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. Gaya has top notes of Pear, Mango, Cardamom and Anise, heart notes of Milk, Licorice, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar, a base of Sweet Notes, Amber, Orris and Woody Notes.