Fragrance comparison

Alexandria's United Kingdom vs Exotic Holygrail 3

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Alexandria's United Kingdom

Alexandria Fragrances

3.3723 votes

Rank #47,508 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Exotic Holygrail 3

The Dua Brand

5.003 votes

Rank #44,922 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alexandria's United Kingdom
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Exotic Holygrail 3
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alexandria's United Kingdom0/4

Exotic Holygrail 34/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Exotic Holygrail 3
Sillage & projection: Exotic Holygrail 3
Value for money: Exotic Holygrail 3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Exotic Holygrail 3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alexandria's United KingdomAlexandria Fragrances

Exotic Holygrail 3The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.37/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 44%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityExotic Holygrail 3

SillageExotic Holygrail 3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerExotic Holygrail 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

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

IrisGuaiac WoodLeatherIncenseVioletOrris RootBourbon VetiverLabdanumJuniperStyraxGurjan balsamTurkish Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLeather, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Iris. Durations are only published for Exotic Holygrail 3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,508

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#44,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExotic Holygrail 3Higher 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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Exotic Holygrail 3 by The Dua Brand combines buttery orris root, supple dark leather, and soft incense into an intense Extrait de Parfum. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of bergamot and peach before settling into a powdery cloud of violet petals, earthy iris, and warm amber resins. A spicy touch of cumin and s…

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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 Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 takes 4 of 4 categories. Alexandria's United Kingdom is rated 3.37/5 from 23 votes; Exotic Holygrail 3 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Alexandria's United Kingdom for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Exotic Holygrail 3 for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 lasts longest (Exotic Holygrail 3 90/100, Alexandria's United Kingdom 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexandria's United Kingdom or Exotic Holygrail 3?

Exotic Holygrail 3 projects furthest (Exotic Holygrail 3 88/100, Alexandria's United Kingdom 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexandria's United Kingdom and Exotic Holygrail 3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Iris.

Is Alexandria's United Kingdom or Exotic Holygrail 3 better for summer or winter?

Alexandria's United Kingdom suits evening wear; Exotic Holygrail 3 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexandria's United Kingdom and Exotic Holygrail 3?

Alexandria's United Kingdom features Leather, Labdanum, Cedar, Egyptian balsam and Clove. Exotic Holygrail 3 features Iris, Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense and Violet.