Acquired

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, Orris, and Coriander. Xerjoff's Alexandria Orientale carries an Acquired verdict, a oud-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.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Edgy
Alexandria Orientale Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Oud
100%
Woody
84%
Rose
79%
Aromatic
75%
Tobacco
68%

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.

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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.