1971
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Side by side
1971 vs. Alexandria II
Is 1971 better than Alexandria II?
Alexandria II rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
AmberOudRoseMusk
woodyamberoudwarm spicyfresh spicybalsamicpowderyrose
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 1971 and Alexandria II?
| 1971 | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do 1971 and Alexandria II smell?
1971
Woody
Amber
Citrus
Oud
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Balsamic
Alexandria II
Woody
Powdery
Oud
Amber
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1971 and Alexandria II share?
Top
SaffronElemi ResinBergamot
Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
Heart
AmberWoody NotesRose
Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
Base
Resinous NotesOudMuskSulawesi patchouli
Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 1971 or Alexandria II?
| 1971 | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about 1971 and Alexandria II?
Some oud fragrances announce themselves. This one works sideways, the oud arrives after everything else has taken position, so by the time it settles in, you've already decided you want it.1971
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
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