Fragrance Academy

Gucci Pour Homme II: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Gucci Pour Homme II (2007) is a discontinued cult classic built on black tea, cinnamon and tobacco leaf. Here's the full story behind the fragrance and how Alexandria's Extrait de Parfum alternativ...

Xerjoff 40 Knots: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

The story, notes and character behind Xerjoff 40 Knots — plus why Alexandria's Extrait de Parfum alternative, Smooth Sailing, is the best long-lasting way to wear this yacht-club classic.

Amouage Decision: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything you need to know about Amouage Decision — its notes, its Omani heritage, who it suits, and where to find an Extrait de Parfum interpretation that actually lasts.

Parfums de Marly Greenley: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything you need to know about Parfums de Marly Greenley — notes, house history, who it suits — plus why Alexandria's Green Envy is the best Extrait de Parfum dupe for that crisp green apple cha...

Marc-Antoine Barrois Ganymede: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

A guide to Marc-Antoine Barrois' cult niche fragrance Ganymede - its mandarin, osmanthus and mineral-amber notes, the story behind the name, and Alexandria's Hanymede Extrait de Parfum dupe.

Chanel Coromandel: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Chanel Coromandel is a rich, amber-patchouli fragrance from the Les Exclusifs collection named after Coco Chanel's beloved lacquered screens. Here's the full story, notes breakdown, and why Alexand...

Parfums de Marly Delina Exclusif: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Delina Exclusif takes Parfums de Marly's cult-favourite rose and turns it into a darker, oud-and-incense oriental. Here's what's inside the bottle, how it differs from the original Delina, and wher...

Dior Eau Sauvage: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything you need to know about Dior's iconic 1966 fragrance Eau Sauvage — its history, notes, and why it still matters — plus our Extrait de Parfum interpretation, ETE SAUVAGE 1966.

Tom Ford Grey Vetiver: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

Everything to know about Tom Ford's Grey Vetiver — its citrus-sage opening, spiced iris heart and dry amber-vetiver base — plus why our Extrait de Parfum interpretation, 50 Shades Of Grey, is built...

Paco Rabanne Invictus: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

A complete guide to Paco Rabanne Invictus: the house, the real fragrance notes, who it suits, and the best long-lasting Extrait de Parfum alternative, Ruthless, from Alexandria UK.