Fragrance comparison

Frisson Dandy vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Frisson Dandy

Evaflor

3.717 votes

Rank #43,360 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #45,816 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Frisson Dandy takes 2 of 2 categories.

Frisson Dandy
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.

Frisson Dandy2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Frisson DandyEvaflor

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

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

14%Love

43%Like

43%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityFrisson Dandy

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value97

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliPepperGeraniumPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverBenzoinCedar

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Patchouli and Geranium. Durations are only published for Frisson Dandy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night37

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFrisson DandyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evaflor Frisson Dandy is a dry, brisk woody spicy cologne designed for daytime utility. The scent kicks off with bitter grapefruit rind and sharp green petitgrain, offering a brisk slap of freshness before the spices take over. Within twenty minutes, the citrus brightness yields to a hearty core of cracked black peppe…

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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, Frisson Dandy or Alexandria Anniversary?

Frisson Dandy takes 2 of 2 categories. Frisson Dandy is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Frisson Dandy 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, Frisson Dandy or Alexandria Anniversary?

Frisson Dandy lasts longest (Frisson Dandy 74/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Frisson Dandy and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Frisson Dandy or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Frisson Dandy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Frisson Dandy and Alexandria Anniversary?

Frisson Dandy has top notes of Petitgrain and Grapefruit, heart notes of Patchouli, Pepper, Geranium and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin and Cedar. 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.