Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

At a glance

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait costs £39 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait is £123.65 cheaper. They share 6 notes out of 10 distinct notes listed across both (60%). Both are Extrait and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

Interplay Extrait is Alexandria’s extrait interpretation of Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait de Parfum, delivering bitter almond richness, radiant saffron, shimmering jasmine, cedarwood polish, and the iconic ambergris musky burnt sugar trail.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is a unisex Extrait de Parfum from Jo Milano Paris built around bitter almond and saffron over Egyptian jasmine and cedar before ambroxan, woody notes, ambergris, cashmeran and musk form the base. Jo Milano lists the fragrance as a 2022 release, and the Atlas positions it as a dense interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay ExtraitJo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait
Overall rating8.6/10 · 1 review8.1/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.8/108.5/10
Projection8.5/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.7/108.8/10
Value for money8.2/107.5/10
Price£39£162.65
ConcentrationExtraitExtrait
GenderUnisexUnisex
Inspired byMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitMaison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

Top Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Egyptian Jasmine
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Woody Notes

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

Top Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Saffron

Heart Notes

  • Egyptian Jasmine
  • Cedar

Base Notes

  • Ambroxan
  • Woody Notes
  • Ambergris
  • Cashmeran
  • Musk

Shared Notes

  • Bitter Almond
  • Saffron
  • Egyptian Jasmine
  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Woody Notes

6 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait lists Cedarwood that Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait does not.

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait lists Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran that Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Bitter
  • Mineral
  • Nutty

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Warm spicy
  • Metallic
  • Resinous

Both share Sweet, Woody, Amber, Musky and Floral. Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait also lists Bitter, Mineral and Nutty. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Warm spicy, Metallic and Resinous.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Modern
  • Luxurious

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Sweet
  • Dark
  • Bold
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Luxurious

Both share Sweet and Luxurious. Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait also lists Modern. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Dark, Bold, Elegant, Warm and Intense.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Formal
  • Nightlife
  • Year-round

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Autumn
  • Formal
  • Winter
  • Nightlife

Both share Signature, Evening, Formal and Nightlife. Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait also lists Daytime and Year-round. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait also lists Autumn and Winter.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

  • Strong projection
  • Long lasting
  • Linear

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Long lasting
  • Strong projection

Both share Strong projection and Long lasting. Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait also lists Linear.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait

  • Amber woody

Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

  • Amber woody

Both share Amber woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait (8.8/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait (8.5/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait (8.8/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait (8.2/10)
  • Price: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait (£39)

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait leads on longevity, projection, value for money and lower price, while Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait leads on scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait has 1 community review and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait costs £39 and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait costs £162.65, so Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait is £123.65 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait 8.8 out of 10 for longevity and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait rates higher.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait 8.5 out of 10 for projection and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait 8.7 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 8.8 out of 10, so Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait or Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait 8.2 out of 10 for value for money and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait rates higher.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait share?

They share 6 notes: Bitter Almond, Saffron, Egyptian Jasmine, Ambergris, Musk and Woody Notes.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait and Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait?

Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Formal, Nightlife and Year-round. Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait is tagged for Signature, Evening, Autumn, Formal, Winter and Nightlife.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

Compare with the original

  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Alexandria Fragrances Interplay Extrait
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Jo Milano Paris Game of Spades Rouge Extrait

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