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Aleksandr by Arquiste — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Arquiste· 2012

Aleksandr

Name: Aleksandr by Arquiste
Brand: Arquiste
Rating: 6.7 (43 reviews)

6.743Typically ~$200

Opens on neroli, settles into an animalic musk-leathery base.

LeatheryWoodyFloralSpicyPowdery

Perfumer: Yann Vasnier

Scent profile

Top notes

Neroli Aldehydes Birch leaf Vodka

Heart notes

Violet leaf Cognac Iris Russian leather

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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From the same house

When to wear it

A fall fragrance that works day and night — at its best for formal occasions and the office.

FallDayFormal occasions

When

Winter

90%

Spring

89%

Summer

64%

Fall

100%

Day

100%

Night

83%

Where

Office

94%

Casual

92%

Date

88%

Club

51%

Formal

100%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

43%

Aleksandr

Scent profile

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