Fragrance comparison

Alexandria's United Kingdom vs Antares

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Alexandria's United Kingdom

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3723 votes

Rank #47,508 WoodyAmber

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Antares

Alkemia Perfumes

3.9418 votes

Rank #23,451 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alexandria's United Kingdom
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Antares
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alexandria's United Kingdom2/4

Antares2/4

Ratings & consensus: Antares
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alexandria's United Kingdom
Sillage & projection: Alexandria's United Kingdom
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antares

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria's United KingdomAlexandria Fragrances

AntaresAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%

Category winnerAntaresRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

44%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria's United Kingdom

SillageAlexandria's United Kingdom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherLabdanumCedarEgyptian balsamCloveGuaiac WoodPatchouliIrisAmbergrisOakmossMuskJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Tobacco BlossomOakmossCactusJuniperMuskNight blooming CereusAcáciaWild RoseFir ResinLabdanumMandarin OrangeClary Sage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Oakmoss, Musk and Juniper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,451

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAntaresHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, polished leather scent with a woody amber frame, powdery iris, mossy depth, and a warm spicy edge. Alexandria's United Kingdom leans formal, textured, and distinctly old world rather than easygoing. It usually makes the most sense in cool weather or evening wear. If you enjoy leathery, balsamic fragrances with …

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Antares by Alkemia Perfumes is a fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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's United Kingdom or Antares?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alexandria's United Kingdom is rated 3.37/5 from 23 votes; Antares is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose Alexandria's United Kingdom for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Antares for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Antares?

Alexandria's United Kingdom lasts longest (Alexandria's United Kingdom 83/100, Antares 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Antares?

Alexandria's United Kingdom projects furthest (Alexandria's United Kingdom 71/100, Antares 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria's United Kingdom and Antares smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Oakmoss, Musk and Juniper.

Is Alexandria's United Kingdom or Antares better for summer or winter?

Alexandria's United Kingdom suits evening wear; Antares suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria's United Kingdom and Antares?

Alexandria's United Kingdom features Leather, Labdanum, Cedar, Egyptian balsam and Clove. Antares features Tobacco Blossom, Oakmoss, Cactus, Juniper and Musk.