Fragrance comparison

Xanadu vs Alexandria Anniversary

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

2 wins

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #23,310 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Alexandria Anniversary

Alexandria Fragrances

4.673 votes

Rank #46,140 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xanadu takes 2 of 2 categories.

Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alexandria Anniversary
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Xanadu2/2

Alexandria Anniversary0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XanaduParadis des Sens

Alexandria AnniversaryAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

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

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityXanadu

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Lily of the ValleyHeliotropeGeraniumLabdanumChampacaJasmineVioletPeach

Base

Cashmere WoodFrankincensePeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Xanadu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,310

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXanaduHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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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, Xanadu or Alexandria Anniversary?

Xanadu takes 2 of 2 categories. Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes; Alexandria Anniversary is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alexandria Anniversary for a woody and amber character.

Which lasts longer, Xanadu or Alexandria Anniversary?

Xanadu lasts longest (Xanadu 71/100, Alexandria Anniversary 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xanadu and Alexandria Anniversary smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lily of the Valley.

Is Xanadu or Alexandria Anniversary better for summer or winter?

Xanadu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xanadu and Alexandria Anniversary?

Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber. 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.