Alexander McQueen Kingdom Summer
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is mandarin orange and bergamot. The heart brings pink pepper and jasmine. On the skin it settles into patchouli and myrhh. Overall it smells citrus and warm spicy.
- Came out
- 2006
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Kingdom Summer 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 Summer in detail
Alexander McQueen is the house behind Kingdom Summer.
More from Alexander McQueen
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by My Queen, Mcqueen and Eau Blanche.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Prada Amber.
Kingdom Summer price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Gisada Ambassador Intense and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Gisada Ambassador Intense and Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber last longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Alexander McQueen Kingdom lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like patchouli and myrhh are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Nishane Ani is a lighter match.
Is Kingdom Summer your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by warm spicy and white floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and warm spicy smells and notes like pink pepper and patchouli. Less obvious notes include neroli, ginger and vanilla. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2003.
Kingdom Summer dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (7 shared notes), Clive Christian Xxi Art Deco Blonde Amber (6 shared notes), Prada Amber (5 shared notes) and Nishane Ani (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nishane Ani starts from €18.
More questions
What is the best season for Kingdom Summer?
Winter.
Can men wear Kingdom Summer?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2006.