Alexandria Fragrances 2017 Extrait

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Black Tie Affair

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Alexandria Fragrances Black Tie Affair is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Black Tie Affair opens with Bergamot, Violet Leaf, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Rose, Lily of the Valley, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Alexandria Fragrances's Black Tie Affair carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive scent that aims for high-class but splits opinion. While many laud its sophisticated drydown and value, others recoil from a harsh opening and 'wet dirty laundry' phase. Best sampled firsthand rather than blind bought.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Bold
  • Classic
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Black Tie Affair Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Tuxedo by Yves Saint Laurent
93%
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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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and formal, elegant scent profile make it wholly unsuitable for office or casual wear. This is designed for colder weather, evening events, and dressy occasions like formal gatherings or romantic dates.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Black Tie Affair opens with a sharp, green violet leaf and spicy coriander lift, softened by bergamot's zest. As it settles, a floral heart of rose and lily-of-the-valley emerges, spiced by a peppery kick. The journey culminates in a rich, warm drydown of earthy patchouli, ambergris, and a sweet, luxurious vanilla, leaving a long-lasting, sophisticated trail.

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