Fragrance comparison

Mon Boudoir vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mon Boudoir

Houbigant · 2019

4.20218 votes

Rank #24,037 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #45,387 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 2 categories.

Mon Boudoir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Mon Boudoir2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon BoudoirHoubigant

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

48%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

218 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMon Boudoir

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody77%

balsamic69%

patchouli46%

rose38%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperBergamotGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropePatchouliRoseOrrisYlang-YlangJasmineVioletGeranium

Base6-10+ hrs

Tahitian VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisOpoponaxMyrrhSandalwoodMuskAmbroxan

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mon Boudoir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,037

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched2019

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMon BoudoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Boudoir opens with a zesty burst of fresh bergamot, raw ginger, and pink pepper that softens within minutes. The perfume quickly settles into a plush, powdery heart of almond-scented heliotrope, earthy orris, and sweet rose. As it warms against your pulse points, thick Tahitian vanilla blends into dark amber, benz…

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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, Mon Boudoir or Alexandria Anniversary?

Mon Boudoir takes 2 of 2 categories. Mon Boudoir is rated 4.20/5 from 218 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mon Boudoir for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Mon Boudoir or Alexandria Anniversary?

Mon Boudoir lasts longest (Mon Boudoir 70/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Boudoir and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Mon Boudoir or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Mon Boudoir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Boudoir and Alexandria Anniversary?

Mon Boudoir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Rose and Orris, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Opoponax. 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.