Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Ruthless

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Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Ruthless opens with Sea Water, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. Alexandria Fragrances's Ruthless carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Seriously potent and a bit of a beast, Ruthless is a youthful citrus-woody marine scent that absolutely demands attention. Don't go wild with the sprays unless you want to gas out the room, but it's a solid compliment magnet for those who dare.
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  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Fresh
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Ruthless Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Invictus by Rabanne
92%
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Invictus the original Ruthless inspired by

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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Community season votes for Rabanne Invictus, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its potent nature and strong sillage, as highlighted by reviews, make it less suitable for office wear where subtlety is key. However, its fresh, youthful profile aligns perfectly with casual outings and dates, where its 'mass appealing' scent can shine. Its intensity might be a bit much for formal events.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf

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

Ruthless bursts open with a vibrant, zesty hit of grapefruit and mandarin, immediately tempered by a bracing wave of sea water. This invigorating freshness soon gives way to a distinguished heart of aromatic bay leaf and a subtle hint of jasmine, adding a touch of clean sophistication. The base grounds the entire experience with a rich, earthy blend of patchouli and oakmoss, softened by warm ambergris and the distinctive, slightly smoky depth of guaiac wood. It's a journey from sparkling aquatic citrus to a robust, woody embrace.

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