Xerjoff
Alexandria III
With Alexandria III, Xerjoff composes an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on cinnamon, lavender and rosewood, reveals cedar and rose at its heart and rests on a base of amber, white musk, sandalwood and vanilla.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Cinnamon · Lavender · Rosewood
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Cedar · Rose
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Base Several hours
Amber · White musk · Sandalwood · Vanilla
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 4 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Rosewood: a niche material, declared by only 10 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Woody, floral, spicy, amber, aromatic, musky and gourmand: 7 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 2 of 9.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Alexandria III by Xerjoff comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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