Himalaya Mountains
Alexandria FragrancesEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Himalaya Mountains vs. XS
Is Himalaya Mountains better than XS?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
MuskSandalwoodAmbergrisLemonBergamot
citruswoodyaromaticfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Himalaya Mountains and XS?
| Himalaya Mountains | XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2018 | 1994 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Hany Hafez | Rosendo Mateu, Gérard Anthony |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Himalaya Mountains and XS smell?
Himalaya Mountains
Citrus
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Aromatic
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Animalic
XS
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Citrus
Herbal
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Himalaya Mountains and XS share?
Top
GrapefruitLemonBergamot
BergamotMintRosemaryLemonTarragonMandarin Orange
Heart
Sandalwood
JuniperRosewoodSageGeraniumCoriander
Base
MuskAmbergrisCedar
SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarwoodVanillaPatchouliAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Citric Notes
GrapefruitLemonBergamot
BergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodRosewoodCedarwood
Animalic Notes
Ambergris
Ambergris
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Himalaya Mountains and XS work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Himalaya Mountains or XS?
| Himalaya Mountains | XS | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Himalaya Mountains and XS?
It's the kind of citrus-woody that earns trust. Approachable enough for a first fragrance, interesting enough for someone who knows what they want. The 2018 formula hits that balance without.Himalaya Mountains
Choose XS if you want a fragrance that doesn't fade. The mint-rosemary punch hits sharp and stays, with enough backbone to outlast a full workday and still smell compelling at dinner.XS
The hunt
Where to buy Himalaya Mountains and XS
| Himalaya Mountains | XS | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $39.39ecosmetics |
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