Alexandra
Alexandra de MarkoffCologne1979
Side by side
Alexandra vs. Aromatics Elixir
Aromatics Elixir rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Alexandra | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | Elixir |
| Launched | 1979 | 1971 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Bernard Chant |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Alexandra
Aromatic
Woody
Herbal
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Powdery
Aromatics Elixir
Aromatic
Woody
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Herbal
Mossy
Floral
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SageIris
ChamomileBergamotClary SageCorianderLemon VerbenaGeraniumRosewood
Heart
RoseNarcissusJasmine
CarnationJasmineOrris RootRoseOrange BlossomTuberoseYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
OakmossPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVetiverFrankincense
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Alexandra | Aromatics Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The sage‑iris opening is sharp and herbal, with South African sage cutting clean and green before Italian iris arrives to soften everything into powder‑warm territory.Alexandra
It's the one your mother or grandmother wore that still commands a room when she walks in. Aromatics Elixir doesn't whisper, but the women who choose it don't need it to.Aromatics Elixir