Fragrance Academy

Clive Christian Timeless: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything you need to know about Clive Christian's Timeless — notes, house story, who it suits — plus why Alexandria's Beyond Time Extrait de Parfum is the dupe worth trying.

Creed Jardin d'Amalfi: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Creed Jardin d'Amalfi captures the sunlit citrus-floral spirit of Italy's Amalfi coast. Here's the full story behind the fragrance, its notes, and why Alexandria UK's Boschetti Della Costa Extrait ...

Office for Men: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Office for Men by Fragrance One became a cult favourite for daytime, professional wear. Here's the full story behind the fragrance, its ambroxan-led notes, and why Alexandria's Boardroom Extrait de...

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Celestia: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A complete guide to Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Aqua Celestia - notes, house history, who it suits, and Alexandria's Extrait de Parfum dupe, DEEP BLUE.

Xerjoff Torino 21: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything you need to know about Xerjoff Torino 21 - the mint-and-lemon niche favourite from the Join the Club collection - plus how our Extrait de Parfum alternative, Turin 21, captures the same ...

Tom Ford Oud Minérale: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Where Tom Ford's Oud Minérale comes from, what its salty, marine-oud profile actually smells like, who it suits, and where to find a genuine Extrait de Parfum dupe worth trying.

Orto Parisi Megamare: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Everything you need to know about Orto Parisi's cult aquatic fragrance Megamare - its notes, its reputation, who it suits - plus Alexandria's Megatron, the Extrait de Parfum dupe built to match its...

Hermès Terre d'Hermès: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Discover the story, notes and lasting power behind Hermès Terre d'Hermès, and how Alexandria's Orange County Extrait de Parfum captures the same bright citrus and earthy vetiver character for a fra...

Roja Dove Oceania: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Roja Dove's Oceania (2019) trades the usual beach-scent simplicity for a herbal citrus opening, a powdery floral heart and a mossy woody base. Here's what it smells like, who it suits, and how Alex...

Kilian Straight to Heaven: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Straight to Heaven is By Kilian's boozy, cellar-inspired ode to cognac and dark rum. Here's the story behind the scent, what it actually smells like, and why our Extrait de Parfum interpretation, E...