Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Across The Universe

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Alexandria Fragrances Across The Universe is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Across The Universe opens with Bergamot and Lemon, settles into a heart of Rose and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Alexandria Fragrances's Across The Universe carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A squeaky clean, fresh scent with a big problem: some batches seem virtually scentless or vanish almost immediately. If you get a good bottle, it's a pleasant citrus floral. If you don't, it's glorified water.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Across The Universe Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Aqua Universalis Forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
92%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Lemon50%
Heartas listed
Jasmine50%
Rose50%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Woody Notes50%

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

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This is a clean, understated freshie, making it highly appropriate for office wear and casual settings where you want to smell put-together without shouting. Its minimal sillage and often short longevity mean it's unlikely to offend, though it won't make much of an impact for dates or formal events.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Across The Universe opens with a bright, zesty burst of lemon and bergamot, evoking a sense of pristine cleanliness. As this vibrant citrus mellows, delicate white florals like jasmine emerge, softened by a subtle rose note. A clean, musky base underpins the composition, with a faint woody texture adding a touch of grounding warmth, leaving a fresh, almost 'laundry-like' impression.

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