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Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

Alexandria II AnniversaryFirst · XerjoffAlexandria II Anniversary2024 · ★ 4.29
Il PadrinoSecond · Sospiro PerfumesIl PadrinoEDP · 2025 · ★ 4.38
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Alexandria II Anniversary × Il Padrino

Oud, powdery and aromatic meets fruity, amber and woody. They share four accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Alexandria II Anniversary, blue is Il Padrino. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

Alexandria II AnniversaryIl Padrino
woodyboth
amberboth
powderyboth
warm spicyboth
oudfirst
fruitysecond
aromaticfirst
muskyfirst
fresh spicyfirst
animalicfirst
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Alexandria II Anniversary
LavenderLavenderBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseCardamomCardamomCuminCuminOudOudCivetCivetOrrisOrrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWormwoodWormwoodMintMintClary SageClary SageAustralian SandalwoodAustralian Sandalwood
In both
AmberVanilla
Four shared accords:
powderywoodyamberwarm spicy
Only in Il Padrino
Black CurrantBlack CurrantRumRumAmarettoAmarettoBergamotBergamotPatchouliPatchouliSandalwoodSandalwoodSiam BenzoinSiam BenzoinLabdanumLabdanum
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlexandria II Anniversary brings aromatic; Il Padrino brings amber and woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list amber and vanilla, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadPowdery, woody, amber and warm spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for winter.
  • Evenly matchedPerformance votes are close: Alexandria II Anniversary is eternal and enormous, Il Padrino long lasting and strong, so neither should bury the other.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
A starting pointIl Padrino first, then Alexandria II Anniversary over it, one spray each.The deeper one goes on first so the lighter one sits on top. Adjust to taste.
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