Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke vs Flavia Tender Vetiver

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 Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Flavia Tender Vetiver costs £21, so Flavia Tender Vetiver is £18 cheaper. They share 5 notes out of 8 distinct notes listed across both (63%). Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is Extrait and listed as unisex, while Flavia Tender Vetiver is EDP and listed as unisex. Both are inspired by Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

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.

Flavia Tender Vetiver

A radiant amber-woody fragrance built around saffron, jasmine, amberwood, ambergris, fir resin, and cedar, positioned as an accessible interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait.

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 ExtraitFlavia Tender Vetiver, dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait

Comparison

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet SmokeFlavia Tender Vetiver
Overall rating8.2/10 · 1 review8.3/10 · 1 review
Longevity8.5/108.5/10
Projection8.2/108.0/10
Scent accuracy8.4/108.2/10
Value for money7.8/108.4/10
Price£39£21
ConcentrationExtraitEDP
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 Sweet Smoke

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Almond

Heart Notes

  • Jasmine
  • Amberwood

Base Notes

  • Ambergris
  • Musk
  • Cedar

Flavia Tender Vetiver

Top Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine

Heart Notes

  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris

Base Notes

  • Fir Resin
  • Cedar

Shared Notes

  • Saffron
  • Jasmine
  • Amberwood
  • Ambergris
  • Cedar

5 shared notes.

How the notes differ

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Almond and Musk that Flavia Tender Vetiver does not.

Flavia Tender Vetiver lists Fir Resin that Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

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

Flavia Tender Vetiver

  • Lavender

Both share Lavender. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Sweet, Woody, Fresh, Floral, Citrus, Vanilla, Powdery, Aromatic, Patchouli, Violet, Green and Spicy.

Vibes

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

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

Flavia Tender Vetiver

  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Modern

Both share Sweet, Warm and Modern. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Powerful, Masculine and Luxurious.

Occasions

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

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

Flavia Tender Vetiver

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Year round
  • Special occasion

Both share Signature and Evening. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke also lists Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Flavia Tender Vetiver also lists Year round and Special occasion.

Performance

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

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

Flavia Tender Vetiver

  • Long lasting
  • Strong longevity

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Strong projection, Versatile, Beast mode, Beast and Powerful. Flavia Tender Vetiver lists Long lasting and Strong longevity.

Style lane

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke

  • Spicy woody

Flavia Tender Vetiver

  • Sweet amber

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke lists Spicy woody. Flavia Tender Vetiver lists Sweet amber.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (8.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.2/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke (8.4/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Flavia Tender Vetiver (8.4/10)
  • Price: Wins Flavia Tender Vetiver (£21)

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke leads on projection and scent accuracy, while Flavia Tender Vetiver leads on value for money and lower price. They are level on longevity.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke has 1 community review and Flavia Tender Vetiver has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke costs £39 and Flavia Tender Vetiver costs £21, so Flavia Tender Vetiver is £18 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.5 out of 10 for longevity and Flavia Tender Vetiver 8.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.2 out of 10 for projection and Flavia Tender Vetiver 8.0 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.

Which is closer to Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 8.4 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Flavia Tender Vetiver 8.2 out of 10, so Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke rates higher.

Which is better value, Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke or Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Atlas ratings give Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke 7.8 out of 10 for value for money and Flavia Tender Vetiver 8.4 out of 10, so Flavia Tender Vetiver rates higher.

What notes do Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Flavia Tender Vetiver share?

They share 5 notes: Saffron, Jasmine, Amberwood, Ambergris and Cedar.

Which occasions suit Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke and Flavia Tender Vetiver?

Alexandria Fragrances Sweet Smoke is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Daytime, Office, Nightlife, Year-round and Cooler weather. Flavia Tender Vetiver is tagged for Signature, Evening, Year round and Special occasion.

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 Sweet Smoke
  • Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540 Extrait vs Flavia Tender Vetiver

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