There are two fragrances in my assortment named after Alexanders. the first is Aleksandr by Arquiste, dedicated to the noted Russian poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin and his closing, fateful duel. The second is Alexandre by means of Prudence Paris; manufacturer owner Prudence Kilgour made it with type concepts about her father, Alexandre. both are the identical age, released in 2012.
distinct legends ended in the advent of distinctive fragrances - I did not find another similarities besides the identify in them.
Aleksandr Arquiste
Carlos Huber, a Mexican architect and historian based in new york, believes that scents can raise us to anywhere and time. His collection of Arquiste fragrances are created in the course of the depiction of particular moments in time and geographical elements on the globe - as if Carlos had been making ready a map for a future time computer.
So the area is the outskirts of St. Petersburg, the time is the night of January 27, 1837, a wintry weather day when the noted duel between Pushkin and d'Anthes would happen.
it is doubtful what hooked Carlos onto the duel story of the top notch Russian poet - in the nineteenth century there were many different noted dates linked to Russia. The victory in Napoleonic Wars, the invention of Antarctica by the Bellingshausen and Lazarev day trip, the Decembrists rebellion, the abolition of serfdom, the sale of Alaska, the discovery of Periodic legislations with the aid of Dimitry Mendeleev are very wonderful studies to talk over with through the body spray time computing device as smartly.
Alexey Naumov, "Duel between Pushkin and d'Anthes", 1884
Aleksandr, like a time computing device, may still transfer its owner to the nineteenth century. As if in a old movie of Russia of that time, with the entire cliches about the luxury of the empire, vodka, troikas, churches, and many others. there's neither emotional stress earlier than a duel, nor the tragedy of loss of life. all the actors are superbly dressed and made up, costumes correspond to the period, atmospheric landscapes, stylish structure and interiors - every thing pleases the attention with luxury, every little thing breathes political correctness, as it should be in a latest television series. Pushkin washes his face, sprinkles it with French violet cologne, attire in accordance with officer etiquette, and travels to the Black River - the complete chronology is observed, "from iced vodka to a hot bullet."
besides the fact that children, the body spray's persona is very contemporary. as an example, the contemporary eco-friendly accord of violet leaves and ionones - each had been unattainable in 1837. it's a reasonably sparkling eco-friendly cologne - neroli and violet leaves, powdery ionones - just like the time laptop was mistaken and accidentally transported us to the beginning of the twentieth century. A sparkling birth, the completely muffled birch tar of Russian leather, and sweet amber with balsamic notes of tonka beans and fir balsam could be historically justified - however in 1910.
Aleksandr is cooling and chic, even aristocratic. This fragrance is about everyday luxury and calmness, and not about quick-tempered ultimatums, caustic epigrams and gossip, the poet's rage earlier than the duel, and blood and painful loss of life after it.
I have no doubt that perfumer Yann Vasnier can do this form of body spray too - however all those issues were no longer described within the body spray short via Carlos Huber. It changed into essential to create a contemporary fragrance for a twenty first-century man (in spite of everything, the fragrance is on shelves now!) with a Russian flavor expressed in the choice of fragrance materials (vodka, birch, amber, fir, Cuir de Russie.) here is a perfectly idea out modern leather perfume for a global viewers - inquiries to its "body spray story" could best be raised in Russia.
Aleksandr Arquiste
appropriate notes: neroli, aldehydes, vodka accord, birch leaves;center notes: violet leaf, orris, cognac, Russian leather accord;Base notes: fir balsam, birch tar, o.k.moss, musk.
Alexandre Prudence Paris
all of the masculine fragrances within the Prudence Paris collection bear masculine names and are adorned with golden blazons - from the Steuart fragrance named after the husband of the manufacturer owner (Prudence Kilgour is pictured under) to the perfume Miobor, named in honor of a family unit pal.
Alexandre is dedicated to Prudence's father, who made his profession as a naval officer in the Australian Navy. The perfume omits the scent of metallic, engine oil and rubber of naval ships - in addition to violent sea winds and the marine scent also bypassed Alexandre.
as an alternative, we're observing a sailor who comes ashore after an extended sea voyage. maybe he wants feminine consideration. he is smartly organized for anything else - his marine kind is in best order; he's perfectly shaved, got his haircut, and used the entire attainable after-shave items. I think you already recognize this character by description - and when making use of the scent, one instantly knows which sailor guided Prudence Kilgour when she turned into developing Alexandre. Of direction, here is Le Male Jean-Paul Gaultier in a vest on a stripped muscular torso (by the way, compare their fragrance pyramids in our database. twist of fate? I don't suppose so.)
however, Alexandre Prudence is far from the very first oriental powdery fougère in an extended line of perfumes which want to observe the Gaultier's courageous sailor, created within the laboratories of Quest (now Givaudan) in 1995. Let's consider Cuba Gold, Basi Homme, UDV excessive, 360 White For guys Perry Ellis and so on. Even Reflection Man has used this spicy oriental fougère theme. even so, here is the basic barbershop fougère, "liked lotion of liked daddy," some old Spice reinvented.
Now concerning the nuances of Alexandre Prudence's construction. It doesn't demonstrate plenty orange blossom, that may add femininity, and any sweaty cumin shade is additionally hidden. The lavender is extra neutral and clear, and spices don't get out of control - this kind of sailor is well-mannered and polite.
The total whitish powdery barbershop part, all the heat spices and the balsamic sweetness of vanilla and tonka beans with musk are there, in the base - Alexandre knows smartly that people like him and the perfume uses this fact to its skills. now and again it feels a bit comical, like pickup expertise carried out via hitching students. once in a while it feels greater like some gratifying nostalgia in regards to the Nineteen Nineties. It needs sparkling, bloodless air to make Alexandre truly comfy and cute. probably, a daughter's love for a kind dad should smell precisely like this.
Alexandre Prudence Paris
appropriate notes: mint, artemisia, cardamom and bergamot;core notes: lavender, cinnamon, cumin and orange blossom;Base notes: cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, ambergris, musk and tonka beans.
summary: Aleksandr is the more common and opulent fragrance, whereas Alexandre is greater heat and truthful; an typical perfume with a hint of nostalgia.
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