Alexandria Fragrances 2017 Extrait

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Luxor Summer

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Alexandria Fragrances Luxor Summer is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2017. Luxor Summer opens with Citrus and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Coffee, and Ambergris. Alexandria Fragrances's Luxor Summer carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Don't let the name fool you, this is no summer scent. It's a polarizing clone that some find creamy and pleasant, others bafflingly like creamed corn. Sample before you commit, as this one is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Modern
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Luxor Summer Extrait bottle
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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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm, creamy, and semi-powdery nature, with good longevity and projection, makes it more suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. While some find it office-friendly, its unique character and potential for divisiveness might make it less ideal for formal 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

A zesty grapefruit and citrus opening quickly gives way to a creamy, woody heart of sandalwood and guaiac wood. As it dries, a soft coffee note emerges, blended with a sweet vanilla and the subtle saltiness of ambergris. The overall impression is a warm, powdery, and surprisingly gourmand take on citrus.

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