Fragrance comparison

Castley vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,222 ratings analysed

2 wins

Castley

Parfums de Marly

3.991,219 votes

Rank #4,046 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #47,053 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Castley takes 2 of 2 categories.

Castley
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Castley2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CastleyParfums de Marly

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 1,219 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

45%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

1,219 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityCastley

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

amber50%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotGingerBlack PepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperNeroliPetitgrainTimurRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AkigalawoodLabdanumBenzoinLeather

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Castley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall70

Winter19

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#47,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCastleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castley by Parfums de Marly is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance centered on zesty bergamot, fresh ginger, and modern woody minerals. The first spray releases a brisk burst of tart grapefruit and sharp black pepper that quickly energizes the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening bite softens into green petitgrain…

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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, Castley or Alexandria Anniversary?

Castley takes 2 of 2 categories. Castley is rated 3.99/5 from 1,219 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Castley for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Castley or Alexandria Anniversary?

Castley lasts longest (Castley 68/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Castley and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit and Labdanum.

Is Castley or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Castley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Castley and Alexandria Anniversary?

Castley has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Neroli, Petitgrain and Timur, a base of Akigalawood, Labdanum, Benzoin and Leather. 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.