Dupe review · Scentual Obsessions
8 Wonders
Scentual Obsessions made 8 Wonders with one brief: Xerjoff Alexandria III.
- Smells like
- Xerjoff Alexandria III
- Price
- $40
- Size
- 30ml
- Per 100ml
- $133
- Original per 100ml
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- Made by
- Scentual Obsessions
The FragDNA review · on paper
Paper Comparison: 8 Wonders Mirrors Warm Woods of Alexandria III
FragDNA · compiled from a comparison on paper — the listed notes and prices; nobody has reviewed it yet · 22 October 2026
- Opening
- The top notes of rosewood, lavender and cinnamon suggest a fresh‑spicy, aromatic opening.
- Dry-down
- Base notes of oud, sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla indicate a deep, resinous, woody dry‑down with a hint of sweetness.
- Best for
- Elegant, woody‑amber evenings
On paper, Scentual Obsessions 8 Wonders opens with rosewood, lavender and cinnamon, a trio that suggests a fresh‑spicy, slightly aromatic start. The inclusion of Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley adds a floral nuance, while cedar and oud hint at an early woody character. Shared amber, sandalwood and musk with Xerjoff Alexandria III provide a familiar warm backbone.
The dry‑down, built on oud, sandalwood, amber, musk and vanilla, points to a deep, resinous, woody conclusion with a touch of sweetness. Compared with the original, the dupe lacks bergamot, saffron, nutmeg, rose, jasmine and orris, but adds rosewood, lavender, cinnamon and vanilla, which could shift the overall character toward a spicier, more gourmand profile. As no wearer feedback exists, this assessment remains purely speculative.
The verdictOn paper the dupe shares three core notes with the original and replaces several bright spices and florals with warmer woods and vanilla, suggesting a shift toward a richer, spicier profile.
Nobody has reviewed this dupe yet — this compares the published notes and prices. We rewrite it as soon as wearers do.
Strong contender
FragDNA score · on paper
On paper
Strong contender. That is where 8 Wonders lands when you weigh what it costs, what it is made of and how firmly it is matched to Alexandria III.
Scentual Obsessions lists 4 of the 10 notes in Alexandria III's pyramid — rose, amber, sandalwood and musk. What it does not list: bergamot, saffron, nutmeg and jasmine; and it adds rosewood, lavender and cinnamon of its own.
At $133 per 100ml it costs 92% less than Alexandria III — the 4th cheapest of 4 twins we can price.
Some wearers dispute how close it gets — the match is the seller's claim, so read the votes before you buy.
Notes compared with Alexandria III
in bothonly in the original+ only in 8 Wonders
Reviewed on paper: from the notes and strength Scentual Obsessions publishes, the price per 100ml, and how firmly the match is claimed. How it really smells on skin is what the votes below are for.
What it's built to smell like
What it is chasing: bergamot, saffron and nutmeg up top, rose, jasmine and orris in the middle, agarwood (oud), amber and sandalwood underneath — the shape of Xerjoff Alexandria III.
Top
- bergamot
- saffron
- nutmeg
Heart
- rose
- jasmine
- orris
Base
- agarwood (oud)
- amber
- sandalwood
A palatial rose-and-oud extravagance dripping with saffron, amber and precious woods.
Some fans dispute how close this one gets — it is listed against the original by its seller.
How it ranks against the other twins
Of the 6 twins of Xerjoff Alexandria III we can price, 8 Wonders is number 4 on price per 100ml.
- 01 Perfume Parlour Defender Third $89/100ml
- 02 HK Perfumes Open Mind $89/100ml
- 03 Zoha Aroma Alexandria III $108/100ml
- 04 Scentual Obsessions 8 Wonders $133/100ml
- 05 Palermo Perfumes Alexandria III $22.75
- 06 Bujairami Oud and Diamond $32.50
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The community
What people say about 8 Wonders
Rating
—How close to Alexandria III
—Would buy again
—Longevity
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Start a discussion →Questions
What does Scentual Obsessions 8 Wonders smell like?
It is built to smell like Xerjoff Alexandria III — bergamot, saffron and nutmeg up top, rose, jasmine and orris in the heart, agarwood (oud), amber and sandalwood in the base.
Is Scentual Obsessions 8 Wonders a dupe of Xerjoff Alexandria III?
Yes — Scentual Obsessions sells it as its version of Xerjoff Alexandria III.
Where can I buy Scentual Obsessions 8 Wonders?
It is in stock at $40 for 30ml — the link on this page goes straight to the shop.