Alexandria II Anniversary, from Xerjoff was released in 2024. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Cardamom, Cumin, Lavender, and Rose, middle notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Civet, Clary Sage, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Mint, Orris Root, and Wormwood, and base notes of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla.
I didn’t have any expectations for this new release but I didn’t think it would be anything so special either. Interestingly, contrary to the opinions of many others, in my opinion, this version is more reminiscent of A III than A II. Notes of Rose and Lavender appear stronger than the other notes in the opening and in the middle, as they do in A III. Anniversary is like a weaker (not diluted though) and more wearable version of III and it can be over sprayed easily without being suffocating. Oud and the woody notes appear more like in A II since those are not so strong than in A III. If I'm thinking the different accords you can find more similarities with A III than with A II. This didn’t steal my heart as A III develops pretty much into this one within a few hours and it’s more unique but if you prefer a tamed version this may be for you. This short review is based on a sample and I'm not going to purchase a full bottle. Thank you for reading and if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes
I didn’t have any expectations for this new release but I didn’t think it would be anything so special either. Interestingly, contrary to the opinions of many others, in my opinion, this version is more reminiscent of A III than A II. Notes of Rose and Lavender appear stronger than the other notes in the opening and in the middle, as they do in A III. Anniversary is like a weaker (not diluted though) and more wearable version of III and it can be over sprayed easily without being suffocating. Oud and the woody notes appear more like in A II since those are not so strong than in A III. If I'm thinking the different accords you can find more similarities with A III than with A II. This didn’t steal my heart as A III develops pretty much into this one within a few hours and it’s more unique but if you prefer a tamed version this may be for you. This short review is based on a sample and I'm not going to purchase a full bottle. Thank you for reading and if you want to follow me on IG: @ninamariah_perfumes