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Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe
Alexandria Fragrances

Across the Universe

citrus
white floral
woody
musky
rose
aromatic
powdery
EDP · 2018 · women

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, artistic compositions that balance accessibility with complexity. The brand has built a reputation for thoughtful fragrance design without pretension.

Across the Universe opens with a bright citrus burst -- bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange with a darker cassis undertone. The heart is distinctly floral, built on bulgarian rose, jasmine, and muguet with ylang ylang adding a creamy sweetness. A woody, musky base of cedar, sandalwood, and jasmine grounds the composition, creating a fragrance that sits firmly in floral oriental territory but leans slightly more linear and wearable than typical examples of the genre. The overall effect is a rose-forward fragrance with enough woody structure to prevent it from feeling overly sweet or powdery.

This suits anyone seeking a classic floral that doesn't require occasion or season. It reads polished enough for work or dinner but has enough personality for daily wear. The citrus opening keeps it fresh rather than heavy, even in warm weather. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Heirloom, or The Homesteader, Across the Universe will resonate with your taste.

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Main Accordsreported by community
citrus
100%
white floral
100%
woody
50%
musky
50%
rose
50%
aromatic
50%
powdery
50%
floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
bergamot
bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
cassis
cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
grapefruit
grapefruit
Bittersweet and juicy with a faintly metallic zing that sets it apart from sweeter citrus notes. Grapefruit is uniquely energising, it reads as clean and modern rather than traditionally 'citrusy.' It pairs effortlessly with musks, making it a staple of office-safe, all-day fragrances.
lemon
lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
mandarin orange
mandarin orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
bulgarian rose
bulgarian rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
muguet
muguet
The French name for lily of the valley, and in perfumery 'muguet' often refers to a specific synthetic accord that captures the note's dewy, green-floral character. It's associated with the 1st of May (the French tradition of gifting lily of the valley) and has a clean, optimistic freshness that never goes out of fashion.
rose
rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
ylang ylang
ylang ylang
An exotic tropical flower with a dense, almost rubbery sweetness that can border on overwhelming, but in careful hands it adds an unmistakable lushness. It has banana-like and slightly medicinal facets that make it distinctive rather than generically pretty. A staple of heady oriental and vintage-style florals.
Base · 3–12 hrs
cedar
cedar
jasmine
jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
musk
musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
sandalwood
sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
virginia cedar
virginia cedar
Warm, slightly sweet, and clean, Virginia cedarwood is the most commonly used cedar in mainstream perfumery. It has a familiar, pencil-cedar smell with a soft warmth that makes it universally approachable. Less assertive than Atlas cedar, it acts as a quiet, reliable base note in hundreds of commercial fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Heirloom86% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Precision over excess. Always.
Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
citrus100%white floral100%woody50%musky50%rose50%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP

Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Across the Universe is $69.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $69.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Alexandria Fragrances fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe? +
$69.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, artistic compositions that balance accessibility with complexity. The brand has built a reputation for thoughtful fragrance design without pretension. Across the Universe opens with a bright citrus burst -- bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange with a darker cassis undertone. The heart is distinctly floral, built on bulgarian rose, jasmine, and muguet with ylang ylang adding a creamy sweetness. A woody, musky base of cedar, sandalwood, and jasmine grounds the composition, creating a fragrance that sits firmly in floral oriental territory but leans slightly more linear and wearable than typical examples of the genre. The overall effect is a rose-forward fragrance with enough woody structure to prevent it from feeling overly sweet or powdery. This suits anyone seeking a classic floral that doesn't require occasion or season. It reads polished enough for work or dinner but has enough personality for daily wear. The citrus opening keeps it fresh rather than heavy, even in warm weather. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Heirloom, or The Homesteader, Across the Universe will resonate with your taste.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe? +
Top: bergamot, cassis, grapefruit, lemon, mandarin orange. Heart: bulgarian rose, jasmine, muguet, rose, ylang ylang. Base: cedar, jasmine, musk, sandalwood, virginia cedar.
What fragrance family is Across the Universe? +
Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Across the Universe? +
Based on shared notes, New Brand Oh Light Women (cedar, musk, jasmine, muguet), New Brand 2 Women Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, muguet), New Brand 4 Women Delicious Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, muguet), New Brand 4 Women Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, muguet), New Brand Cool Woman Women (musk, sandalwood, jasmine, muguet) may smell similar to Across the Universe.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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