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    Side by side

    B.B. vs. Alexandria II

    B.B. by V Canto bottle

    B.B.

    V Canto
    Eau de Parfum2022
    Clearly related
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: B.B. vs. Alexandria II
    B.B.Alexandria II
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20222012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerPaolo TerenziChristian Carbonnel
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    B.B.

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Lavender
    Yellow Floral
    Amber
    Floral

    Alexandria II

    Woody
    Powdery
    Oud
    Amber
    Lavender
    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBitter OrangeLemonRose
    Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
    Heart
    LavenderCuminYlang-YlangWhite LotusBlack Pepper
    Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
    Base
    MyrrhOakmossMuskSandalwoodBirch
    Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: B.B. vs. Alexandria II
    B.B.Alexandria II
    Score3/54.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours10+ hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The citrus opening doesn't ask permission. What surprises is the rose underneath, bold, herbal, not the soft note you might expect. That warmth (cumin, sandalwood) stays.B.B.
    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: B.B. vs. Alexandria II
    B.B.Alexandria II
    3.4 oz$389.89fragrancenet

    Cheapest in-stock offer per size. Retailer links support Silloria at no extra cost to you.