Alexandria Fragrances 2017 Extrait

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Arabian Horse

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Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Horse is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Arabian Horse opens with Pepper and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Osmanthus, Tobacco, Labdanum, and Frankincense, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Alexandria Fragrances's Arabian Horse carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This much-debated clone of PDM Herod is a divisive force: fans laud its beast mode performance and close resemblance to the original, while critics find it synthetic and cloying. If you like a sweet, potent tobacco scent, you might just find your new obsession, but sample it first.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Clean
  • Masculine
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Arabian Horse Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Herod by Parfums de Marly
91%
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Herod the original Arabian Horse inspired by

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and longevity, Arabian Horse is best suited for evening wear and special occasions where its presence can be appreciated without being overwhelming. The sweet, warm tobacco and vanilla accords make it particularly apt for dates and cooler weather casual events, though it might be a bit much for a formal setting or an office environment.

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

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Arabian Horse charges out with a lively kick of pepperwood and warm cinnamon, immediately setting a rich, spicy tone. As it settles, a sweet, pipe-like tobacco note emerges, beautifully interwoven with the creamy, sweet depth of vanilla. Hints of dry woods and earthy patchouli provide a rugged anchor, creating a warm, enveloping aura that lingers for ages.

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