Alexander McQueen Kingdom
How it smells
It smells mostly aromatic and green. Neroli and bergamot at the top, celery seeds and rhubarb in the middle and musk and amber at the base.
- Came out
- 2003
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Kingdom notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Alexander McQueen Kingdom in detail
Alexander McQueen is the house behind Kingdom.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Elizabeth Arden Green Tea and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like Kingdom
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by green and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and green smells and notes like celery seeds and musk. Less obvious notes include orange, ginger and oakmoss. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
Other Alexander McQueen perfumes
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by My Queen, Mcqueen and Eau Blanche.
Kingdom price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò.
More from this line
There are 4 other versions of this perfume, released between 2004 and 2006.
Kingdom dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Elizabeth Arden Green Tea (13 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (8 shared notes), Boucheron Pour Homme (10 shared notes) and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Giò (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea starts from €21.
Questions people ask
When did Kingdom come out?
It came out in 2003.
Does Kingdom last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.