Fragrance Academy

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

Tom Ford Ébène Fumé: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

An honest guide to Tom Ford's smoky, incense-driven Private Blend Ébène Fumé — the notes, the story, who it suits, and Alexandria's Extrait de Parfum interpretation, Ebony Flame.

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...