Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Apple Crumb

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Alexandria Fragrances Apple Crumb is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Apple Crumb opens with Cinnamon and Honey, settles into a heart of Labdanum, Benzoin, and Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Alexandria Fragrances's Apple Crumb carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A love-it-or-hate-it gourmand with an aggressive cinnamon and honey opening that polarises reviewers. Those who love it revel in its sweet, spicy warmth, while others find it overpowering, lacking nuance, and a disappointment if they're expecting a true Oajan dupe.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Bold
  • Gourmand
  • Fresh
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Apple Crumb Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Oajan by Parfums de Marly
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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
Moderate
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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beastly projection and longevity, Apple Crumb is best reserved for colder weather events and intimate dates rather than the office. Its sweet, dense gourmand profile lends itself well to formal eveningwear where it can make a luxurious statement, while being a bit too much for casual daytime wear.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine a rich, syrupy honey and potent, assertive cinnamon blast right from the off, thick with boozy warmth. This quickly settles into a heart of resinous labdanum, sweet benzoin, and a hint of warm ambergris, building a dense, opulent core. The dry down is a comforting embrace of creamy vanilla and tonka bean, underscored by a soft, earthy musk and patchouli, creating a long-lasting, almost edible indulgence.

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