Alexandria Fragrances 2017 Extrait

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Interplay

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Alexandria Fragrances Interplay is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Interplay opens with Jasmine and Saffron, settles into a heart of Ambergris, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, and Sage. Alexandria Fragrances's Interplay carries a Favourite verdict, an elemental-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent - people either rave about its similarity to BR540 or slate it as a cheap knock-off smelling of 'fecal' notes and 'mothballs'. Definitely try before you buy, it seems your nose will either love it or hate it.
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Interplay Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Baccarat Rouge 540 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
77%
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Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Jasmine60%
Saffron40%
Heartas listed
Ambergris100%
Baseas listed
Sage41%
Oakmoss37%
Cedar22%

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:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and enduring longevity make it a bit much for the office, but perfect for dates or evening casual wear where you want to make an impression. The unique amber and floral profile, while polarising, lends itself to social events rather than quiet settings.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Interplay opens with a sweet, slightly indolic jasmine and the distinct, leathery spice of saffron. The heart unfolds into a clean, mineral ambergris, a note that often divides opinion with its oceanic, sometimes even medical facets. The dry down settles into an earthy, mossy blend of oakmoss, grounding the fragrance with a green, aromatic touch of sage and the comforting dryness of cedar. Expect a unique, amber-floral journey with definite woody undertones.

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