The smell in short
The first thing you smell is cardamom and bergamot. The heart brings lavender and orange blossom. On the skin it settles into cedar and amber. Overall it smells aromatic and gourmand.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Alexandre 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
About Prudence Paris Alexandre EDP
Alexandre EDP is made by Prudence Paris. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €28. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur but less than Mont Blanc Individuel and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Which weather suits Alexandre
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer.
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Will people notice Alexandre?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like cedar and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by gourmand and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and gourmand smells and notes like lavender and cedar. Less obvious notes include mint, cinnamon and tonka bean. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Perfumes that smell like Alexandre
Similar picks to try: Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 (12 shared notes), Mont Blanc Individuel (9 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (10 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Editions De Parfums Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Edt 1 starts from €15.
Quick answers
When did Alexandre come out?
It came out in 2012.
Can women wear Alexandre?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.