Alexandre.J 2022 EDP

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Black Beetle

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Alexandre.J Black Beetle is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. Black Beetle opens with Bergamot, Frankincense, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Allspice and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Alexandre.J's Black Beetle carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect a rich, dark patchouli with smoky frankincense and a surprising sprinkle of fruit. It's unique, but definitely divides opinion - so sample before you splurge.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Edgy
  • Warm
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Black Beetle Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Raspberry36%
Bergamot33%
Frankincense31%
Heartas listed
Patchouli57%
Allspice43%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes56%
Musk44%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it too potent for an office setting. This is a scent for special evenings, perfectly suited for dates or formal events where its unique character can truly shine. It's a bit much for casual wear, pulling you into more serious, contemplative territory.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an intense burst of dark raspberry tempered by bright bergamot and a pronounced, smoky frankincense. As it settles, the heart reveals a raw, earthy patchouli warmed by the fiery kick of pimiento. The dry down is a sophisticated blend of woody notes and a deep, sensual musk, clinging to the skin for hours with an almost resinous warmth.

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