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    Arena vs. Alexandria II

    Arena by Somens bottle

    Arena

    Somens
    Eau de Parfum2020
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Arena vs. Alexandria II
    ArenaAlexandria II
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20202012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian CarbonnelChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Arena

    Oud
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Herbal
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Powdery

    Alexandria II

    Woody
    Powdery
    Oud
    Amber
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomArtemisiaRose
    Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
    Heart
    AmberIrisSageRed Fruits
    Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
    Base
    MuskVanillaOudWoody Notes
    Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Arena vs. Alexandria II
    ArenaAlexandria II
    Score4/54.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours10+ hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    China rose and artemisia open with an herbal sharpness that polarizes, some find it medicinal, others find it brilliant. Neither side is wrong. The heart softens considerably.Arena
    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: Arena vs. Alexandria II
    ArenaAlexandria II
    3.4 oz—$389.89fragrancenet

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