Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Alexander The Great

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Alexandria Fragrances Alexander The Great is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Alexander The Great opens with Rosewood, Lavender, Cinnamon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Alexandria Fragrances's Alexander The Great carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a mixed bag, to be honest. Some reckon it's a wonderfully complex, luxurious oud, woody, and powdery rose blend that really makes you stand out. Others, however, are utterly underwhelmed by its performance, claiming it barely lasts and doesn't live up to its 'great' name, or its price tag.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Woody
  • Clean
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Alexander The Great Extrait bottle
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Alexandria II by Xerjoff
89%
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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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its sophisticated woody and warm spicy accords make it suitable for dates and formal events, offering a sense of luxury. However, given the debate over its performance, it might be too subtle for some formal settings and generally ill-suited for energetic or casual daytime wear where a stronger presence is desired.

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

Other declarable allergens

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

Alexander The Great opens with a warm, spicy hit of cinnamon and a fresh, fruity whisper of apple, uplifted by lavender. The heart unfolds into a rich, powdery rose and delicate lily, underpinned by the clean aroma of cedar. It settles into a deep, woody base of creamy sandalwood and a smooth vanilla, with a distinct, complex oud note offering luxurious depth.

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