Fragrance comparison

Boy Eau de Parfum vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,531 ratings analysed

2 wins

Boy Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.091,528 votes

Rank #28,476 AromaticPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #48,038 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boy Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories.

Boy Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Boy Eau de Parfum2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Boy Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boy Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Boy Eau de ParfumChanel

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 1,528 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,528 votes

67%Love

33%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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityBoy Eau de Parfum

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

powdery92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderGrapefruitLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomRose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskHeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaMossCoumarin

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Geranium and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Boy Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter46

Day100

Night47

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex58

Women16

Work 38%Casual 30%Date 23%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,476

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBoy Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boy Eau de Parfum by Chanel opens with a bright flash of tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and cool lavender. The initial alcohol rush fades in two minutes. Soon, a rosy geranium and orange blossom heart emerges to smooth out the barbershop bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and exceptionally clean. Then the base takes ove…

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Alexandria Anniversary opens bright and sparkling, with citrus and aldehydes giving it a polished lift before softer florals and a resinous woody base take over. It reads as a layered unisex scent, fresh at first, then warmer, smoother, and slightly powdery as it settles.

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Boy Eau de Parfum or Alexandria Anniversary?

Boy Eau de Parfum takes 2 of 2 categories. Boy Eau de Parfum is rated 4.09/5 from 1,528 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Boy Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Boy Eau de Parfum or Alexandria Anniversary?

Boy Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Boy Eau de Parfum 65/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Boy Eau de Parfum and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Geranium and Heliotrope.

Is Boy Eau de Parfum or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Boy Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Boy Eau de Parfum and Alexandria Anniversary?

Boy Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of White Musk, Heliotrope, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Alexandria Anniversary has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Cashmere Wood, Frankincense, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.