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    Arena vs. Alexandria Orientale

    Arena by Somens bottle

    Arena

    Somens
    Eau de Parfum2020
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Alexandria Orientale wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Arena vs. Alexandria Orientale
    ArenaAlexandria Orientale
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20202018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian CarbonnelChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Arena

    Oud
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Herbal
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Musky
    Powdery

    Alexandria Orientale

    Oud
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Rose
    Aromatic
    Tobacco
    Leather
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    CardamomArtemisiaRose
    Green AppleLeatherBasilFrankincense
    Heart
    AmberIrisSageRed Fruits
    RoseCorianderCedarwoodIris
    Base
    MuskVanillaOudWoody Notes
    OudMuskAmberBourbon VanillaSandalwoodTobacco Leaf

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Arena vs. Alexandria Orientale
    ArenaAlexandria Orientale
    Score4/54/5
    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
    Green apple and basil lead the opening, creating a fresh and aromatic start. Oud and tobacco form the base, providing depth and presence that endures throughout the wear.Alexandria Orientale