Fragrance comparison

Essence Of The Opera vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Essence Of The Opera

The Dua Brand

3.676 votes

Rank #49,511 IrisPowdery

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #48,689 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Essence Of The Opera
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Essence Of The Opera1/2

Alexandria Anniversary1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Essence Of The Opera
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alexandria Anniversary

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Essence Of The OperaThe Dua Brand

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityEssence Of The Opera

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery90%

woody80%

violet70%

earthy60%

amber50%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisCashmere WoodHeliotropeBenzoinYlang-YlangJasmineCoffeeMossImmortellePatchouliBergamotLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Essence Of The Opera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,689

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexandria AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Essence Of The Opera by The Dua Brand is a dense chypre floral extrait built around powdery iris, tart citrus, and a dark, resinous base. The opening brings an instant flash of lemon, bergamot, and aldehydes, sweetened lightly by hints of peach and black currant. Soon after, the scent thickens into an opulent bouquet …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Essence Of The Opera or Alexandria Anniversary?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Essence Of The Opera is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Essence Of The Opera for a iris and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Essence Of The Opera or Alexandria Anniversary?

Essence Of The Opera lasts longest (Essence Of The Opera 67/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Essence Of The Opera and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Essence Of The Opera or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Essence Of The Opera suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Essence Of The Opera and Alexandria Anniversary?

Essence Of The Opera features Iris, Cashmere Wood, Heliotrope, Benzoin and Ylang-Ylang. 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.