Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #46,728 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

SO ± Satin1/2

Alexandria Anniversary1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

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

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

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

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexandria AnniversaryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

Reviews →

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, SO ± Satin or Alexandria Anniversary?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Alexandria Anniversary?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do SO ± Satin and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Patchouli.

Is SO ± Satin or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Alexandria Anniversary?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. 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.