Aleksandr

Aleksandr by Arquiste is an unisex eau de parfum in the niche price tier. It opens with neroli, aldehydes and birch, moves into violet leaf, iris, cognac and leather and dries down to pine, birch tar, oakmoss and musk. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Neroli Distilled orange blossom. Green, soapy and elegant.
Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
Birch Clean pale wood. The leaves, not the tar.

Heart

Violet Leaf Crisp, watery green with a metallic edge. Cool rather than fresh.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Cognac Boozy, fruity and warming. Richer and rounder than rum.
Leather Smoky, dry and a bit animal. Can be a new jacket or an old saddle.

Dry-down

Pine Sappy and bracing. Straightforwardly outdoorsy.
Birch Tar Smoked, tarry and campfire-like. The classic way to build leather.
Oakmoss Damp forest floor. Bitter, green and the backbone of every chypre.
Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.

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