Fragrance comparison

L’Wren Scott vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

L’Wren Scott

L'Wren Scott

3.7919 votes

Rank #22,277 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #46,874 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L’Wren Scott takes 2 of 2 categories.

L’Wren Scott
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

L’Wren Scott2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L’Wren ScottL'Wren Scott

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 39%Had 7%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

32%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityL’Wren Scott

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

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

anis61%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

WormwoodStar AniseCorianderMandarin OrangeMarigold

Heart2-4 hrs

Curry TreeClovesJasmineTuberoseGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherMuskAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Geranium. Durations are only published for L’Wren Scott, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day70

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Casual 26%Work 20%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,277

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#46,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL’Wren ScottHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L’Wren Scott is an unconventional, dark green chypre that pairs bitter wormwood and star anise with earthy oakmoss, supple leather, and brooding patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk, absinthe-tinted snap before blooming into spiced clove and heady tuberose petals. It smells dry, herbal, and unapologetically dra…

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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, L’Wren Scott or Alexandria Anniversary?

L’Wren Scott takes 2 of 2 categories. L’Wren Scott is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose L’Wren Scott for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, L’Wren Scott or Alexandria Anniversary?

L’Wren Scott lasts longest (L’Wren Scott 77/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L’Wren Scott and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is L’Wren Scott or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

L’Wren Scott suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L’Wren Scott and Alexandria Anniversary?

L’Wren Scott has top notes of Wormwood, Star Anise, Coriander and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Curry Tree, Cloves, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Musk. 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.