Xerjoff 2018 EDP

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Alexandria Orientale

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Alexandria Orientale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Chris Maurice. Alexandria Orientale opens with Leather, Incense, Apple, and Basil, and settles into a heart of Cedar, Rose, Iris, and Coriander. Xerjoff's Alexandria Orientale carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a properly divisive beast. Alexandria Orientale promises a rich, complex oud but delivers a challenging opening that will either turn heads or turn stomachs. Not for the faint-hearted, it’s a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with little room for indifference.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Edgy
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Alexandria Orientale Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Leather26%
Apple26%
Basil24%
Incense23%
Heartas listed
Rose31%
Cedar26%
Coriander23%
Iris20%

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:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its enormous longevity and projection, this is entirely unsuitable for an office environment, where it would overwhelm. It shines brightest at formal events or on a sophisticated date night, where its strength and unique character can be appreciated.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

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

Bold and unapologetic, Alexandria Orientale opens with a punchy blend of fresh basil and crisp apple, immediately followed by the prominent assertiveness of oud and a deep, leathery embrace. As it settles, rose and orris emerge, adding a touch of powdery elegance, while a woody, incense-laden base anchors the scent, rounded out by hints of spiced tobacco.

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