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Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest
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Arabian Forest

woody
warm spicy
earthy
musky
powdery
citrus
leather
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Arabian Forest opens with bright citrus -- apple, bergamot, and lemon -- that quickly gives way to a spiced heart of cloves, pink pepper, and patchouli, rounded out by birch and angelica for herbal depth. The composition leans heavily into warm spice and woodiness, with earthy and musky undertones that develop as the fragrance settles. Cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss anchor the base, creating a woody-earthy foundation that ties the entire composition together with an almost forest-floor quality.

This is a unisex Oriental that skews more grounded and rugged than sweet, thanks to its emphasis on spice, wood, and earth. It works best in cooler months and evening wear, though the brightness of the opening makes it versatile enough for daytime if you prefer heavier fragrances. The DNA aligns with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist -- fragrances that blend spice, woodiness, and a touch of earthiness for those seeking something both warm and complex.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
warm spicy
75%
earthy
50%
musky
50%
powdery
50%
citrus
50%
leather
50%
aromatic
50%
smoky
50%
mossy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Apple
Apple
Fresh, crisp, and slightly cidery, apple reads as clean and natural rather than candy-sweet. Green apple is sharper and more aromatic; red apple is rounder and juicier. Both add an approachable freshness to florals and fresher orientals, and green apple in particular is a signature of certain classic masculines.
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.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Birch
Birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
Cloves
Cloves
Pink Pepper
Pink Pepper
Fruity, slightly rosy, and gently spiced, pink pepper is softer and more aromatic than black pepper. It occupies a unique space between citrus, floral, and spice families, which makes it exceptionally versatile. You'll find it in contemporary fresh fragrances where it adds lift and personality without aggression.
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.
Angelica
Angelica
Complex, musky, and slightly earthy, angelica root has a unique profile that sits between herbs, earth, and musk. It was historically used as a fixative and still adds a deep, rooty quality that grounds and extends other notes. Angelica seed is slightly citrusy; the root is darker and more complex. A note beloved by niche perfumers.
Pimento
Pimento
Base · 3–12 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
The defining ingredient of classic chypre perfumery, damp, forest-floor earthy with a faint bitterness and incredible complexity. Real oakmoss is now heavily restricted by IFRA regulations, which is why vintage chypres smell so different from modern ones. When present, it creates a raw, outdoorsy anchor that no synthetic fully replicates.
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.'
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Mystic84% 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.

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The Sensualist84% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
woody100%warm spicy75%earthy50%musky50%powdery50%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest smell like? +
Arabian Forest opens with bright citrus -- apple, bergamot, and lemon -- that quickly gives way to a spiced heart of cloves, pink pepper, and patchouli, rounded out by birch and angelica for herbal depth. The composition leans heavily into warm spice and woodiness, with earthy and musky undertones that develop as the fragrance settles. Cedar, vetiver, and oakmoss anchor the base, creating a woody-earthy foundation that ties the entire composition together with an almost forest-floor quality. This is a unisex Oriental that skews more grounded and rugged than sweet, thanks to its emphasis on spice, wood, and earth. It works best in cooler months and evening wear, though the brightness of the opening makes it versatile enough for daytime if you prefer heavier fragrances. The DNA aligns with The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist -- fragrances that blend spice, woodiness, and a touch of earthiness for those seeking something both warm and complex.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest? +
Top: Apple, Bergamot, Lemon. Heart: Birch, Cloves, Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Angelica, Pimento. Base: Cedar, Vetiver, Oakmoss, Musk, Iris.
What fragrance family is Arabian Forest? +
Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Arabian Forest? +
Based on shared notes, Creed Spice & Wood (Cedar, Musk, Birch, Patchouli), Alexandria Fragrances Brasilia (Solid (Oakmoss, Musk, Birch, Pink Pepper), Xerjoff Ascot Moon (Vetiver, Oakmoss, Pink Pepper, Apple), Fragrance Du Bois Baie Rose unisex (Vetiver, Musk, Pink Pepper, Bergamot), Armaf Odyssey Wild One (Cedar, Vetiver, Pink Pepper, Bergamot) may smell similar to Arabian Forest.
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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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