Alexandria II
Warm spice first, cardamom and nutmeg signaling something rich before saffron and oud arrive in the heart and make good on that promise. Rose and jasmine keep the combination from turning purely medicinal, and the base of amber, vanilla, patchouli, and sandalwood settles into a sweet-resinous drydown that reads as unambiguously opulent.
Why We Carry This
Alexandria II is Xerjoff's best-known sweet oriental for good reason: the saffron-oud-rose combination is executed at a concentration and with materials quality that justifies the price. The hallmark Italian niche house, at its most characteristic.
Scent Profile
Top notes: Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cardamom
Heart notes: Rose, Oud, Jasmine, Saffron
Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, Patchouli, Vanilla
Character
Accords: Oud, Amber, Woody, Rose, Warm Spicy, Sweet
Launched: 2012