Alexander McQueen My Queen
How it smells
It smells mostly powdery and gourmand. Parma violet and sweet almond at the top, heliotrope and white musk in the middle and iris and vanilla at the base.
- Came out
- 2005
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
My Queen 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
A closer look at Alexander McQueen My Queen
My Queen comes from Alexander McQueen.
Other Alexander McQueen perfumes
The house has 19 perfumes here, led by Kingdom, Mcqueen and Eau Blanche.
Who will like My Queen
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by gourmand and violet. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and gourmand smells and notes like heliotrope and iris. Less obvious notes include white flowers and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
How far My Queen spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
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. For evenings, Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose has more depth.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm.
Other versions
There are 2 other versions of this perfume, released between 2006 and 2007.
My Queen dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Juliette Has A Gun Mmmm (6 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Lipstick Rose (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Does My Queen last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear My Queen?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2005.