Arquiste Aleksandr is part of a line of fragrances inspired by history. Created by architect and designer Carlos Huber, Aleksandr is January 1837, St. Petersburg, Russia. "On a frosty winter afternoon, a fiery gentleman finishes his toilette by dabbing on a preparation of Neroli and Violet. He draws down his cuffs, dons a heavy fur and strides out in polished leather boots. As he rides off on his sled, the woody scent of Fir fills the air. Beyond the snow-laden trees, on a clearing bathed in amber light, his fateful duel awaits."
Aleksandr is a sophisticated, warm, ambery leather fragrance with top notes of neroli, aldehydes, iced vodka accord and birch leaves; middle notes of violet leaf, orris, cognac and Russian leather accord; and base notes of fir balsam, birch tar, oakmoss and animalic musk accord. It was developed with Yann Vasnier. Aleksandr is an eau de parfum, edp.
Fragrantica: "Captures the golden age of Russian Aristocracy."
Fragrantica: "Very pleasant, the floral notes make a spicy sweet opening and it has a very pleasant base of vanilla and powder on leather."
