Alexander McQueen 2016 EDP

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McQueen

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Alexander McQueen McQueen is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. McQueen opens with Pepper, Pink Pepper, and Clove, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Tuberose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Vetiver. Alexander McQueen's McQueen carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This McQueen tuberose bomb is sophisticated and intriguing, even if its strong resemblance to Madonna's Truth or Dare polarises opinion. It's a modern floral with a vintage soul, offering elegance that's not for the faint of heart, or for those expecting an avant-garde scent.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
  • Classic
  • Warm
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McQueen Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Moderate sillage and longevity make this versatile for office wear without being overwhelming, yet its sensual, elegant nature also makes it perfect for dates and formal events. It's too refined and distinct for casual sportswear.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

McQueen opens with a punch of pink pepper and clove, quickly giving way to a creamy, opulent heart of indolic tuberose and jasmine, supported by the lush sweetness of ylang-ylang. The white florals dominate, rich and buttery, with a subtle spicy current. A whisper of earthy vetiver grounds the composition, preventing it from becoming overly sweet and adding a touch of woody depth to the soft, lingering floral embrace.

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