Fragrance comparison

Ether vs Alexandria II Anniversary

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,348 ratings analysed

Ether

Xerjoff

3.98227 votes

Rank #5,550 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Alexandria II Anniversary

Xerjoff

4.311,121 votes

Rank #7 OudPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexandria II Anniversary takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ether
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Alexandria II Anniversary
Choose it for a oud and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Ether1/7

Alexandria II Anniversary6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EtherXerjoff

Alexandria II AnniversaryXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 227 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.31/ 5 · 1,121 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerAlexandria II AnniversaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

227 votes

66%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerAlexandria II AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityAlexandria II Anniversary

SillageAlexandria II Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAlexandria II AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

oud100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both oud, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseBrazilian OrangeCalabrian bergamotMandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonCumin

Heart

BenzoinLavenderClary SageGurjan balsamSiberian PineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CaramelMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

LavenderBulgarian RoseCardamomCumin

Heart

OudCivetAmberOrrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMintWormwoodClary Sage

Base

Australian SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Cumin, Lavender and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEtherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women6

Men66

Unisex31

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#7

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews254

Category winnerAlexandria II AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ether by Xerjoff pairs sharp Amalfi lemon and Calabrian bergamot with a dark layer of Agarwood (Oud) and sweet caramel. A streak of cumin and Bulgarian rose cuts through the top, giving the citrus a prickly, warm punch before the resinous heart unfolds. As it settles on skin, earthy cypriol oil, Siberian pine, and cl…

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Alexandria II Anniversary by Xerjoff opens with a heavy punch of Bulgarian rose, sharp cumin, and green cardamom that immediately signals a dense composition. Beneath the spicy floral top, raw Tarakan oud takes center stage alongside powdery Tuscan orris and civet, grounding the fragrance in a dark, animalic warmth. A…

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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, Ether or Alexandria II Anniversary?

Alexandria II Anniversary takes 6 of 7 categories. Ether is rated 3.98/5 from 227 votes; Alexandria II Anniversary is rated 4.31/5 from 1,121 votes. Choose Ether for a oud and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Alexandria II Anniversary for a oud and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ether or Alexandria II Anniversary?

Alexandria II Anniversary lasts longest (Alexandria II Anniversary 94/100, Ether 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ether or Alexandria II Anniversary?

Alexandria II Anniversary projects furthest (Alexandria II Anniversary 89/100, Ether 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ether and Alexandria II Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Cumin, Lavender and Clary Sage.

Is Ether or Alexandria II Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alexandria II Anniversary is the stronger pick. For winter, Ether is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ether and Alexandria II Anniversary?

Ether has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Brazilian Orange, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Benzoin, Lavender, Clary Sage and Gurjan balsam, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Caramel, Madagascar Vanilla and Sandalwood. Alexandria II Anniversary has top notes of Lavender, Bulgarian Rose, Cardamom and Cumin, heart notes of Oud, Civet, Amber and Orris, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.