Paris Corner
Prodigy
Best Xerjoff Alexandria II Dupe
Paris Corner Prodigy is a clone of Xerjoff Alexandria II, with a 78% accuracy score and about 90% cheaper than the original.
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78% MatchInspired by $380 originalSave about 90%
Accuracy Breakdown
Overall Accuracy78%
You SaveAbout 90%
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The Scoop
Prodigy by Paris Corner captures the floral-woody DNA of Alexandria II reasonably well, with a similar lavender-rose opening and warm amber-oud base. However, the clone tends to soften the oud's prominence and may lack the refined complexity and longevity that defines the Xerjoff original's composition.
Key Differences
Prodigy offers a slightly lighter, more linear interpretation with reduced oud intensity and potentially shorter longevity. The fruity and spiced top notes are well-replicated, but the original's sophisticated woody-amber heart feels more nuanced in the designer version.
Fragrance Profile
★ 4.0 community ratingBest Seasons
Spring86%
Summer47%
Fall / Autumn99%
Winter100%
Best Occasions
Night Out100%
Professional55%
Casual15%
Community Insights
★ 4.0 from 112 ratingsWhat people who wear Paris Corner Prodigy report, based on votes and reviews from a large fragrance community.
Main accords
amber
vanilla
warm spicy
cinnamon
woody
white floral
sweet
powdery
Longevity
Very weak5%
Weak5%
Moderate41%
Long lasting42%
Eternal8%
Sillage
Intimate4%
Moderate63%
Strong29%
Enormous4%
Who wears it
Female1%
More female4%
Unisex28%
More male45%
Male21%
Day or night
Day
Night
Value for money
Way overpriced4%
Overpriced0%
Ok14%
Good value41%
Great value40%
What people like
- Great blind buy for clone enthusiasts
- Mass-appealing and elegant drydown
- Ideal for autumn and winter wear
- Versatile for day or night use
What people dislike
- Requires months of maceration to improve
- Widespread manufacturer defect with broken atomizers
- Heavy spray count required for performance
- Overly sweet and powdery for some
What wearers say
“who rated this under 5 is or got bad batch or didnt wait for the maceration process.This is a 10/10 fragrance in every aspect.Smells extremely close to alexandria 2 in the drydown,in the air it definitely smells like it.”
“This is inspired by Alexandria II. A friendlier more mass appealing- designer version of it. The drydown is similar to armani code.For me the OG is one of the best perfumes ever made, so if you like the OG you will probably like this.”
“Having never sampled the Xerjoff original, I can say that this is a ringer for JPG Le Male Elixir. Perhaps with a touch more cinnamon. I only have a small sample so bear this in mind. Pleasant with pretty good long lasting power.”
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