Xerjoff Alexandria II, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Lavender and cinnamon drift through a cedar-panelled hall smoked with oud.

Alexandria II by Xerjoff, bottle pictured with its key notes: Palisander Rosewood, Lavender and Rose
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 12 h+

Lasts
12 h+
Eternal
Sillage
Enormous, 4 of 4
When to wear

SeasonWinter

Time of dayNight outEvening

Best forGoing out

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 55%Eternal

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 39%Enormous

  • Season

    Most voted: 55%Winter

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Night out

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Longevity, 3,483 votes

  • Very weak1%47 votes
  • Weak3%95 votes
  • Moderate9%317 votes
  • Long lasting32%1,110 votes
  • Eternal (Most voted)55%1,914 votes

Sillage, 3,618 votes

  • Intimate4%149 votes
  • Moderate18%636 votes
  • Strong39%1,412 votes
  • Enormous (Most voted)39%1,421 votes

Season, 3,483 votes

  • Spring12%418 votes
  • Summer3%105 votes
  • Autumn30%1,045 votes
  • Winter (Most voted)55%1,915 votes

Time of day, 3,483 votes

  • Daytime10%348 votes
  • Office5%175 votes
  • Evening40%1,393 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)45%1,567 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €22.50Was €35.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €7.50/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €159.03Was €352.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €5.30/ml29% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Xerjoff Alexandria II smell like?

Xerjoff Alexandria II opens with Apple, Cinnamon, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood. The heart brings Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. It dries down to Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Xerjoff Alexandria II long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as eternal (55% of votes), and 87% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as enormous (39% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Xerjoff Alexandria II good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for winter; summer takes only 3% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff Alexandria II good for winter?

Yes. Shoppers on fragrance communities vote winter its best season, with 55% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff Alexandria II for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 85% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 15% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Xerjoff Alexandria II to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Xerjoff Alexandria II?

Alexandria II is made by Xerjoff. It was launched in 2012.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Xerjoff Alexandria II?

A 10ml decant of Xerjoff Alexandria II holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Xerjoff perfumes can I try?

Besides Xerjoff Alexandria II, 10ML has XJ 1861 Naxos, Lira and Erba Pura from Xerjoff, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Xerjoff Alexandria II decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Xerjoff Alexandria II decant is filled by hand from an original Xerjoff bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.