Fragrance comparison

Paris Alexandrie vs Ravenclaw

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris Alexandrie

Carven

4.4454 votes

Rank #10,881 Fresh SpicyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Ravenclaw

Roja Dove

1.003 votes

Rank #65,196 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Alexandrie takes 4 of 4 categories.

Paris Alexandrie
Choose it for a fresh spicy and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ravenclaw
Choose it for a citrus and floral character.

Paris Alexandrie4/4

Ravenclaw0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris AlexandrieCarven

RavenclawRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

1.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityParis Alexandrie

SillageParis Alexandrie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value0

Category winnerParis AlexandrieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

citrus100%

floral65%

rose30%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafLavender

Heart

Black PepperCarrot SeedsOlibanumNutmeg

Base

MossPatchouli

Notes

RoseMossCarrot Seeds

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarrot Seeds and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall92

Winter69

Day100

Night70

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#65,196

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerParis AlexandrieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paris Alexandrie opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper and damp violet leaf, cutting through a clean lavender background. The initial spray feels crisp and green, though it quickly thickens into something far more grounded and woody. As it warms on skin, earthy carrot seeds and resinous olibanum create a dr…

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Ravenclaw is a rose-led chypre floral with an unusual carrot seed twist, giving the floral heart a dry, rooty edge rather than a plush, romantic feel. Moss keeps it earthy and slightly austere, so this reads more thoughtful than crowd-pleasing. Based on the limited feedback available, it may suit wearers who like rest…

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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, Paris Alexandrie or Ravenclaw?

Paris Alexandrie takes 4 of 4 categories. Paris Alexandrie is rated 4.44/5 from 54 votes; Ravenclaw is rated 1.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Paris Alexandrie for a fresh spicy and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ravenclaw for a citrus and floral character.

Which lasts longer, Paris Alexandrie or Ravenclaw?

Paris Alexandrie lasts longest (Paris Alexandrie 80/100, Ravenclaw 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Alexandrie or Ravenclaw?

Paris Alexandrie projects furthest (Paris Alexandrie 63/100, Ravenclaw 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Alexandrie and Ravenclaw smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds and Moss.

Is Paris Alexandrie or Ravenclaw better for summer or winter?

Paris Alexandrie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Alexandrie and Ravenclaw?

Paris Alexandrie has top notes of Violet Leaf and Lavender, heart notes of Black Pepper, Carrot Seeds, Olibanum and Nutmeg, a base of Moss and Patchouli. Ravenclaw features Rose, Moss and Carrot Seeds.