Alexandria Fragrances 2018 Extrait

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Zion

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Alexandria Fragrances Zion is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2018. Zion opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Lime, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Vetiver, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Benzoin. Alexandria Fragrances's Zion carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This much-hyped Elysium dupe divides opinions sharply. While some hail it as a masterpiece for projection and longevity, others find it cheap, synthetic, and fleeting. It's a risk-taker for those chasing luxury on a budget.
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  • Clean
  • Bold
  • Bright
  • Calm
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Zion Extrait bottle
Inspired by
Elysium by Roja Parfums
81%
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Elysium the original Zion 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
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 summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and citrus-forward profile makes it ideal for casual wear and sports, while its 'dressed-up professional vibe' and 'handsome' nature also suit office and date settings. However, its strong projection (for some) and casual accords make it less appropriate 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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Zion opens with a zesty, tart explosion of grapefruit, lemon, and lime, underpinned by an aromatic greenness from galbanum and thyme. As it settles, juicy blackcurrant and crisp apple emerge, softened by delicate florals like rose and lily of the valley. The base introduces a robust, earthy vetiver alongside cedar, with a subtle leathery warmth and a hint of sweet vanilla and ambergris giving it depth and a surprising creaminess.

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