Alexandria Fragrances 2020 Extrait

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California Blues

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Alexandria Fragrances California Blues is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020. California Blues settles into a heart of Vanilla, Tobacco, and Cotton Candy. Alexandria Fragrances's California Blues carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive, mate. Some reckon it's a beast for projection and longevity, a proper head-turner. Others? Well, they say it vanishes quicker than a free pint. It's a sweet tobacco hit, no doubt, but performance is anyone's guess.
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  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Modern
  • Bold
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California Blues Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Jazz Club by Maison Margiela
8%
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Jazz Club the original California Blues inspired by

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and potentially strong projection makes it a poor choice for the office, but ideal for a date night where closeness and sillage are desired. It's a bit too bold for most formal settings and completely unsuitable for sport.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

California Blues opens with a blast of candied tobacco, a sweet, almost fruity take on the leaf rather than anything smoky or traditional. This mellows into a warm vanilla, softened by a powdery, cotton candy embrace that keeps the whole affair smooth and inviting. The whisky accord adds a subtle boozy depth, grounding the sweetness without ever becoming overpowering. It's a linear, consistent scent, focusing on a refined-yet-sweet tobacco profile that hangs around.

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