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Nostalgia

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Alexandria UK Nostalgia is an Eau de Parfum. Nostalgia opens with Violet, settles into a heart of Oud and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla, and Benzoin. Alexandria UK's Nostalgia carries an Acquired verdict, a rose-led wear.

Nostalgia is Alexandria UK's budget dupe of Maison Francis Kurkdjian's Oud Satin Mood, chasing the same violet-rose-oud silhouette. It trades MFK's polished blending depth for a louder, flatter rose-oud opening and noticeably shorter longevity, but at a fraction of the price it is a fair introduction to the accord.
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  • Seductive
  • Opulent
  • Romantic
  • Nocturnal
Nostalgia Eau de Parfum bottle
Dupe Inspired by
Oud Satin Mood by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Rose
80%
Oud
60%
Sweet
50%
Powdery
40%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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Best Occasions

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Office Date Casual Formal Sport

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Nostalgia opens on a candied violet note that feels bright and slightly synthetic compared to the original's velvety texture, before a rose duo of Bulgarian and Turkish rose takes over the heart. The oud here reads smoother and less smoky than MFK's Laotian oud, favouring an approachable sweetness. As it dries down, vanilla, benzoin and amber build a warm, ambery musk base that lingers for a few hours rather than MFK's famous all-day performance. It projects loudly for the first hour then settles close to skin, making it a decent evening rose-oud for anyone curious about the genre without committing to the designer price tag.

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