Xerjoff's Alexandria II sits in the Oud Stars collection, where the house's premium oud sourcing centres the composition: apple and cinnamon at the top, agarwood in the base, a warm oriental for anyone.
The Oud Stars collection represents Xerjoff's exploration of oud from different origins and contexts. Alexandria II opens on apple, cinnamon, and lavender: a brief, bright-spiced introduction before the composition deepens. Cinnamon adds dry warmth while apple provides a tart, fruity freshness that lifts the opening beyond a typical oud-oriental preamble.
Rosewood, cedar, and lily of the valley in the heart provide a woody-floral transition. The base is where the composition lives: oud, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and musk form a rich, layered oriental. The oud is warm and woody rather than medicinal, integrating naturally with the amber and vanilla to produce a sweet-earthy depth. Longevity extends twelve or more hours; projection is substantial in the first two hours before settling.
Alexandria II EDP suits autumn and winter from evening through night. The oud-amber base reads at full weight in lower temperatures. Suited to formal occasions and evenings where a statement oriental is appropriate; apply with restraint in enclosed spaces.
