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    New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star vs. Alexandria II

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Alexandria II rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star vs. Alexandria II
    New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting StarAlexandria II
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20122012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonWinterWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star

    Woody
    Fruity
    White Floral
    Patchouli
    Musky
    Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy

    Alexandria II

    Woody
    Powdery
    Oud
    Amber
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantGrapefruit Blossom
    Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
    Heart
    Green LilyNutmegOsmanthus
    Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
    Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star vs. Alexandria II
    New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting StarAlexandria II
    Score3.5/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

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    Real talk

    If you're reaching for something safe, keep scrolling. The blackcurrant opens like a question you weren't ready for. But stay, because what comes next.New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star
    The oud arrives late but never polite. That lavender-and-apple opening either intrigues you or makes you flinch, and the fact that it does either is exactly the point.Alexandria II

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting Star vs. Alexandria II
    New York Musk Emerald Swarovski Shooting StarAlexandria II
    3.4 oz$389.89fragrancenet

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