Fragrance comparison

English Breakfast vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

2 wins

English Breakfast

Mark Buxton

3.4043 votes

Rank #23,502 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #48,689 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

English Breakfast takes 2 of 2 categories.

English Breakfast
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

English Breakfast2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

English BreakfastMark Buxton

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 22%Had 20%Want 58%

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

9%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

43 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEnglish Breakfast

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 45 minutes

OrangeGingerCorianderGeraniumBergamotPepperGalbanum

Heart2 to 3 hours

MarigoldPalisander RosewoodGardeniaJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverFirCedarBenzoinFrench labdanumPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesOrange, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot. Durations are only published for English Breakfast, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer70

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night6

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,502

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEnglish BreakfastHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

English Breakfast by Mark Buxton defies its morning tea name by delivering a crisp, aromatic chypre structure built on citrus and woods. It opens with an energetic splash of orange, tart bergamot, sharp ginger, and herbal galbanum that feels instantly brisk. As the initial brightness settles, subtle floral notes of ga…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, English Breakfast or Alexandria Anniversary?

English Breakfast takes 2 of 2 categories. English Breakfast is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose English Breakfast for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, English Breakfast or Alexandria Anniversary?

English Breakfast lasts longest (English Breakfast 66/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do English Breakfast and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Coriander, Geranium and Bergamot.

Is English Breakfast or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

English Breakfast suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in English Breakfast and Alexandria Anniversary?

English Breakfast has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Coriander and Geranium, heart notes of Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Gardenia and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Fir, Cedar and Benzoin. 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.