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Excellence

Name: Excellence by Alexander
Brand: Alexander
Rating: 7 (4 reviews)

Opens on anise, settles into a licorice-spicy base.

SpicySweetCreamyLeatheryPowdery

Scent profile

Top notes

Anise Violet Cloves Ylang-Ylang

Heart notes

Fennel Patchouli Jasmine Rose Sandalwood

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Jardin de Bali

ID Parfums

6.660~$25

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A fall and winter fragrance that works day and night — at its best for date nights.

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93%

Spring

69%

Summer

48%

Fall

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Day

80%

Night

100%

Where

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69%

Casual

84%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

84%

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