Fragrance comparison

Alexandria Imperiale vs Lion Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alexandria Imperiale

Xerjoff

4.3896 votes

Rank #7,680 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Lion Oud

Primera Perfumes

5.004 votes

Rank #44,735 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alexandria Imperiale
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lion Oud
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexandria Imperiale3/4

Lion Oud1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alexandria Imperiale
Sillage & projection: Alexandria Imperiale
Value for money: Lion Oud
Versatility: Not scored
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

Lion OudPrimera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria Imperiale

SillageAlexandria Imperiale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value56

Category winnerLion OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud91%

animalic83%

powdery74%

warm spicy65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

woody83%

chocolate65%

animalic48%

sweet30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and animalic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir

Base4 to 7 hours

Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lion Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer28

Fall75

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex40

Women14

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,680

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#44,735

PerfumerNot listed

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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Lion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …

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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 Lion Oud?

Alexandria Imperiale takes 3 of 4 categories. Alexandria Imperiale is rated 4.38/5 from 96 votes; Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alexandria Imperiale for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Imperiale or Lion Oud?

Alexandria Imperiale lasts longest (Alexandria Imperiale 85/100, Lion Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria Imperiale or Lion Oud?

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

Do Alexandria Imperiale and Lion Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and animalic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud and Sandalwood.

Is Alexandria Imperiale or Lion Oud better for summer or winter?

Alexandria Imperiale suits evening wear; Lion Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria Imperiale and Lion Oud?

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. Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss and Amber.