Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Dirty Orange

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Alexandria Fragrances Dirty Orange is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Dirty Orange opens with Bergamot and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Neroli and Lemon Verbena, and dries down to a base of Ambergris. Alexandria Fragrances's Dirty Orange carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A vibrant, uplifting citrus burst that punches well above its weight for the price. While some find it leans masculine, it's a solid warm-weather staple that delivers on freshness and surprisingly good longevity for a citrus. A clear winner for many.
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Dirty Orange Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Neroli Sauvage by Creed
93%
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Neroli Sauvage the original Dirty Orange inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot53%
Grapefruit47%
Heartas listed
Neroli67%
Lemon Verbena33%
Baseas listed
Ambergris100%

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:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its refreshing citrus and aromatic profile makes it ideal for casual wear, sport, and office environments where a clean, approachable scent is preferred. While versatile enough for some business casual, its bright and energetic nature makes it less suited for formal events or intimate 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Lippia citriodora absolute from Lemon Verbena
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli

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

Dirty Orange dives in headfirst with a sharp, zesty explosion of bergamot and grapefruit, instantly invigorating the senses. As the initial citrus blast mellows, a lively neroli and lemon verbena heart emerges, adding a touch of verdant greenery and a slightly floral sparkle. The composition gracefully settles into an ambergris base, grounding the bright top notes with an understated oceanic depth that prolongs the fresh, clean character.

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