Gush›Alexandria Fragrances›African Magic
Alexandria Fragrances African Magic
Alexandria Fragrances

African Magic

warm spicy
fresh spicy
aromatic
leather
woody
animalic
earthy
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unconventional compositions that draw from global inspirations. The brand focuses on quality ingredients and distinctive character rather than mainstream appeal.

African Magic opens with bright bergamot and a pronounced spice blend of black and pink pepper, cardamom, and saffron that immediately establishes a warm, aromatic quality. The heart deepens this spiced profile with cumin and nutmeg while introducing leather and mint for complexity. The base settles into a leather-dominant finish, with patchouli, suede, and musk creating a soft, earthy warmth. Throughout, saffron acts as a connecting thread, binding the composition's spicy-woody character. The overall effect is a sophisticated oriental that leans heavily into leather and spice rather than sweetness.

This works best for those who appreciate aromatic, spice-forward fragrances with a leathery edge. It's suitable for cooler months and evening wear, though its dry character keeps it from feeling oppressive. If you connect with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, African Magic will likely appeal to you.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
$110Best · 100ml
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison1 retailers · updated daily
Size
Updated 30531m ago
$109.99
at Alexandria Fragrances
Buy Now →
RetailerStockPrice
Alexandria FragrancesMSRPIn Stock$109.99retailBuy

✓ authorized retailer · ⚠ verify seller · delta vs. MSRP · we earn a small commission

Alert me when the price drops
We'll notify you once. No spam.
Main Accordsreported by community
warm spicy
100%
fresh spicy
100%
aromatic
100%
leather
75%
woody
75%
animalic
50%
earthy
50%
patchouli
50%
musky
50%
citrus
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.
black and pink pepper
black and pink pepper
cardamom
cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
geranium
geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
cumin
cumin
Warm, earthy, and slightly animalic, cumin is one of perfumery's most controversial spice notes because it has a distinctly body-heat quality. In small amounts it adds authentic warmth and depth; in larger doses it becomes sweaty and challenging. Used masterfully in masculine orientals and in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances.
labdanum
labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
mint
mint
Cool, sharp, and immediately recognizable, mint adds a clean, almost medicinal freshness that cuts through heavier notes. Spearmint is sweeter; peppermint is sharper. Either way, mint gives fragrances a lively, brisk quality that reads as alert and outdoorsy. Best used as an accent rather than a lead to avoid smelling like toothpaste.
nutmeg
nutmeg
Warm, woody, and softly spiced with a slight sweetness that makes it gentler than clove or pepper. Nutmeg adds a quiet, autumnal warmth to fragrances without sharpness. It blends seamlessly into woody and oriental bases, acting more as a supporting character than a lead note.
Base · 3–12 hrs
leather
leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
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.'
patchouli
patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
saffron
saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
suede
suede
Soft, slightly powdery, and skin-warm, suede accord in perfumery captures the scent of fine-grained leather without the raw animal quality of heavy leather notes. It's simultaneously woody and musky, creating a second-skin warmth that feels intimate and tactile. The note that makes certain fragrances feel like cashmere.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
🏡
The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

🌙
The Mystic83% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

🔥
The Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
🏡
The Homesteader
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
warm spicy100%fresh spicy100%aromatic100%leather75%woody75%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
Decants Available
1
listings in stock
10ml$2.00/ml

Alexandria Fragrances African Magic— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: African Magic is $109.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $109.99. 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 African Magic? +
$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances African Magic smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unconventional compositions that draw from global inspirations. The brand focuses on quality ingredients and distinctive character rather than mainstream appeal. African Magic opens with bright bergamot and a pronounced spice blend of black and pink pepper, cardamom, and saffron that immediately establishes a warm, aromatic quality. The heart deepens this spiced profile with cumin and nutmeg while introducing leather and mint for complexity. The base settles into a leather-dominant finish, with patchouli, suede, and musk creating a soft, earthy warmth. Throughout, saffron acts as a connecting thread, binding the composition's spicy-woody character. The overall effect is a sophisticated oriental that leans heavily into leather and spice rather than sweetness. This works best for those who appreciate aromatic, spice-forward fragrances with a leathery edge. It's suitable for cooler months and evening wear, though its dry character keeps it from feeling oppressive. If you connect with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, African Magic will likely appeal to you.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances African Magic? +
Top: bergamot, black and pink pepper, cardamom, geranium, saffron. Heart: cumin, labdanum, leather, mint, nutmeg. Base: leather, musk, patchouli, saffron, suede.
What fragrance family is African Magic? +
Alexandria Fragrances African Magic belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances African Magic? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Alexandria's United Kingdom (musk, patchouli, labdanum, bergamot), Tommy Bahama Cognac men (musk, patchouli, nutmeg, bergamot), Ahmed Al Maghribi Leather (leather, musk, labdanum, bergamot), Etat Libre d'Orange Malaise of the 1970's unisex (leather, musk, nutmeg, bergamot), Rasasi Somow Al Rasasi Wajaha (leather, musk, leather, bergamot) may smell similar to African Magic.
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.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain