Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

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

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

At a glance

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian costs £39 and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is £0.50 cheaper. They share 11 notes out of 16 distinct notes listed across both (69%). Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is Extrait and listed as masculine, while Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Layton.

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

Royal Equestrian is Alexandria’s extrait interpretation of Parfums de Marly Layton, blending crisp apple freshness, aromatic lavender, elegant florals, and a creamy vanilla cardamom woody base into a highly addictive masculine signature.

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is Orientica's interpretation of the fruity, spicy blue fragrance genre that Parfums de Marly Layton helped define, built on a green apple and mandarin opening over a violet and jasmine heart.

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian, dupe of Parfums de Marly LaytonOrientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu, dupe of Parfums de Marly Layton

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Royal EquestrianOrientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu
Overall rating8.4/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/107.5/10
Projection8.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.5/108.0/10
Value for money8.5/108.5/10
Price£39£38.50
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
GenderMasculineUnisex
Inspired byParfums de Marly LaytonParfums de Marly Layton

Notes Comparison

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

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

Top Notes

  • Apple
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Cardamom
  • Sandalwood
  • Pepper
  • Patchouli
  • Guaiac Wood

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

Top Notes

  • Green Apple
  • Mandarin
  • Pepper
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • Violet
  • Geranium
  • Jasmine
  • Cardamom

Base Notes

  • Guaiac Wood
  • Sandalwood
  • Patchouli
  • Musk
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Lavender
  • Bergamot
  • Geranium
  • Violet
  • Jasmine
  • Vanilla
  • Cardamom
  • Sandalwood
  • Pepper
  • Patchouli
  • Guaiac Wood

11 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian lists Apple and Mandarin Orange that Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu does not.

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Green Apple, Mandarin and Musk that Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Powdery
  • Aromatic
  • Lavender
  • Patchouli
  • Violet
  • Green
  • Spicy

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Amber
  • Vanilla
  • Oud
  • Patchouli
  • Cinnamon

Both share Vanilla and Patchouli. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Powdery, Aromatic, Lavender, Violet, Green and Spicy. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Amber, Oud and Cinnamon.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Powerful
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Masculine
  • Luxurious

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Feminine

Both share Sweet and Warm. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Powerful, Modern, Masculine and Luxurious. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Feminine.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Nightlife
  • Year-round
  • Cooler weather

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Night out

Both share Evening and Social. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian also lists Signature, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu also lists Autumn, Spring, Summer, Daily and Night out.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

  • Strong projection
  • Versatile
  • Beast mode
  • Beast
  • Powerful

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Moderate projection
  • Good longevity
  • Close to skin

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian lists Strong projection, Versatile, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Moderate projection, Good longevity and Close to skin.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian

  • Spicy woody

Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

  • Fruity woody

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian lists Spicy woody. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu lists Fruity woody.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (8.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian (8.5/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu (£38.50)

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian leads on longevity, projection and scent accuracy, while Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu leads on lower price. They are level on value for money.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian has 1 community review and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian costs £39 and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu costs £38.50, so Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is £0.50 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.5 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian rates higher.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.0 out of 10 for projection and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 7.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Layton, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian or Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian 8.5 out of 10 for value for money and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu share?

They share 11 notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Violet, Jasmine, Vanilla, Cardamom, Sandalwood, Pepper, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian and Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu?

Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu is tagged for Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring, Summer, Daily and Night out.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Alexandria Fragrances Royal Equestrian
  • Parfums de Marly Layton vs Orientica XO Xclusif Oud Bleu

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