Fragrance comparison

Cadiz vs Alexandre

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cadiz

Rayhaan

4.2811 votes

Rank #21,671 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Alexandre

Prudence Paris

3.004 votes

Rank #67,612 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cadiz takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cadiz
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alexandre
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cadiz2/3

Alexandre1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CadizRayhaan

AlexandrePrudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAlexandre

SillageCadiz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

lavender69%

vanilla61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both warm spicy, vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CuminCardamom

Heart

RoseArtemisiaOrris

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCumin, Cardamom, Artemisia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Alexandre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#67,612

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCadizHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cadiz by Rayhaan is a warm, spice-forward woody fragrance that balances cumin and cardamom against a rich, creamy base of vanilla and tonka bean. Launched in 2025, this unisex scent offers an enveloping, comforting presence. It settles into a complex, powdery woodiness, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when…

Reviews →

Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …

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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, Cadiz or Alexandre?

Cadiz takes 2 of 3 categories. Cadiz is rated 4.28/5 from 11 votes; Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cadiz for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cadiz or Alexandre?

Alexandre lasts longest (Alexandre 80/100, Cadiz 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cadiz or Alexandre?

Projection is very close: Cadiz 71/100, Alexandre 70/100 for sillage.

Do Cadiz and Alexandre smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Cardamom, Artemisia and Vanilla.

Is Cadiz or Alexandre better for summer or winter?

Cadiz suits evening wear; Alexandre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cadiz and Alexandre?

Cadiz has top notes of Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Artemisia and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber. Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.