Fragrance Academy

Bond No. 9 Scent of Peace for Him: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance (and the Best Extrait Dupe)

A complete guide to Bond No. 9 Scent of Peace for Him — the notes, the story, who it suits, and why Alexandria's Peace Of Mind Extrait de Parfum is the long-lasting alternative worth trying.

Clive Christian X: A Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Clive Christian X is one of British perfumery's boldest, most expensive statements — a spiced amber oriental built for presence. Here's what it smells like, who it suits, and the Extrait de Parfum ...

Chanel Égoïste Platinum: A Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A guide to Chanel Égoïste Platinum's lavender-rosemary fougère character, why it still has a cult following, and how Alexandria UK's Old Story Extrait de Parfum captures it.

Nishane Hacivat Oud: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

An educational guide to Nishane's Hacivat Oud: the house behind it, its pineapple-to-agarwood scent profile, who it suits, and Alexandria's Hacivaz OUD Extrait de Parfum alternative.

Roja Dove Enigma (Creation-E): The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

An in-depth guide to Roja Dove's Enigma (Creation-E) — its notes, story and character — plus why Alexandria UK's King Tut Extrait de Parfum is the dupe worth knowing about.

Parfums de Marly Pegasus: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Parfums de Marly Pegasus pairs a classic fougère with an unexpected almond-vanilla warmth. Here's the story behind the fragrance, what it smells like, and how Alexandria's Greek Horse recreates it ...

Nawab of Oudh by Ormonde Jayne: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A complete guide to Ormonde Jayne's Nawab of Oudh - its notes, story and character - plus Alexandria's Fire & Spice, the best UK Extrait de Parfum alternative.

Roja Dove Danger Pour Homme: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Roja Dove's Danger Pour Homme is a warm, spiced oriental fougère built around bergamot, cumin, lavender and amber. Here's the full scent profile, who it suits, and where to find an Extrait de Parfu...

Xerjoff Deified: A Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

A complete guide to Xerjoff Deified — the leather and warm-spice niche release from Tony Iommi's Xerjoff collaboration — and how Alexandria's Dark Shadow Extrait de Parfum compares.

Clive Christian Strange Heavens Out of the Blue: The Complete Guide to the Fragrance and the Best Extrait Dupe

Everything to know about Clive Christian's coffee-and-cocoa gourmand Out of the Blue, who it suits, and why Alexandria's Extrait de Parfum dupe Blue Pander is built to outlast it.