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Solaris

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Alexandria UK Solaris is an Eau de Parfum. Solaris opens with Amber and Ylang-Ylang, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Alexandria UK's Solaris carries an Acquired verdict, an amber-led wear.

Solaris chases Xerjoff Amber Star's golden-hour amber-and-ylang glow. The opening lands close, but the guaiac-myrrh heart and vanilla-sandalwood base thin out faster and read less resinous than Amber Star's dense original.
  • Radiant
  • Opulent
  • Warm
  • Luminous
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Solaris Eau de Parfum bottle
Dupe Inspired by
Amber Star by Xerjoff
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Amber
85%
Vanilla
50%
Woody
50%
Floral
35%
Balsamic
30%

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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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

Community season votes for Xerjoff Amber Star, the fragrance this is built to match, favour autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Wearers put Xerjoff Amber Star, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

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About

Solaris aims for Xerjoff Amber Star's ethereal, golden-hour aura, opening with a glowing pairing of amber and tropical ylang-ylang that sets a similarly welcoming tone, balanced by a dry cedarwood spine. A heart of smoky guaiac wood entwined with myrrh mirrors the original's mystical depth, though it feels a touch less layered here. As it settles, creamy vanilla and silken sandalwood take over the base, echoing Amber Star's resinous, sweet dry-down, but the overall performance is shorter and the composition reads flatter once the initial amber-floral radiance fades. A warm, budget-friendly take on modern amber perfumery, best suited to evening wear where the original's slow-building complexity isn't the priority.

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