Category: Attar
Inspired by the great Egyptian city of the same name, Alexandria II is a scent that has taken many different forms, building a considerable legacy.
With its rich and luxurious composition, Alexandria II was conceived as an ode to Arabian perfumery. Originally released as a parfum, it is even more potent as an attar.
Wore it to a late dinner and kept catching whiffs of that rich, luxurious depth hours later—it's not loud, but it lingers in a way that feels expensive. The composition has this layered complexity that shifts subtly as the night goes on, which is exactly what I hoped for from something inspired by A
The longevity is unreal—I put it on at 8 AM and could still catch whiffs of that luxurious, layered richness well into the evening. It’s complex in a way that feels like it’s telling a story as it settles, and I keep getting compliments hours later.
The dry down on this is incredible—it keeps shifting and revealing new layers for hours, which makes it feel way more complex than anything else I own. I can see why it’s called a legacy scent; it’s rich without being overwhelming, and a single dab lasts through a full workday.
