Aridal
XerjoffEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Aridal vs. Alexandria II
Alexandria II rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Aridal | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Aridal
Woody
Balsamic
Aromatic
Powdery
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Iris
Alexandria II
Woody
Powdery
Oud
Amber
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Elemi ResinCypressNutmegPink Pepper
Palisander RosewoodRosewoodLavenderAppleCinnamon
Heart
PatchouliOrris RootCashmere WoodJasmine
Bulgarian roseRoseCedarLily of the Valley
Base
SandalwoodPapyrusBenzoinWoody Notes
Agarwood (Oud)OudSandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Aridal | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
The meteorite angle sounds like a gimmick until you smell it. Then the dry woods and papyrus make you understand what mineral means when it meets skin. This is warm amber that doesn't need to shout.Aridal
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
| Aridal | Alexandria II | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $389.89fragrancenet |
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