1909
Ormonde JayneEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
1909 vs. Alexandria II
Is 1909 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
Sandalwood
warm spicywoodypowderyamberfresh 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 1909 and Alexandria II?
| 1909 | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do 1909 and Alexandria II smell?
1909
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Musky
Powdery
Amber
Leather
Alexandria II
Woody
Powdery
Oud
Amber
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do 1909 and Alexandria II share?
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
Heart
SandaloreLabdanumCardamom
Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodSuede
Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, 1909 or Alexandria II?
| 1909 | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about 1909 and Alexandria II?
Most citrus fragrances announce themselves and leave. 1909 lingers, its sandalwood-suede drydown outlasting the initial sparkle by hours. That's the trade-off worth making.1909
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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