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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
California Blues Extrait bottle
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Sweet
100%
Tobacco
70%
Vanilla
62%
Powdery
40%
Whiskey
38%

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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.

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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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