Babylon
Alexandria Fragrances is an indie house known for bold, uncompromising compositions that draw heavily from niche perfumery traditions. Babylon, released in 2018, exemplifies their approach to oriental fragrances with a particular emphasis on rich, darkly aromatic materials.
Babylon opens with bergamot and pink pepper providing a bright, slightly spiced top before saffron arrives to add earthy warmth. The heart develops around a classic rose and jasmine pairing, grounded by patchouli that adds an herbal, slightly animalic quality to the floral core. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true character, built on oud and amber that create a dense, woody-resinous foundation, finished with musk for skin-like softness. The overall composition reads as a warm, spiced oriental with notable woody and oud accents that prevent it from feeling purely sweet.
Babylon suits someone drawn to complex orientals with oud as a central player rather than a peripheral accent. It works as both a cooler-weather signature and an evening fragrance, though its woody character gives it enough restraint for year-round use. The unisex composition appeals across gender lines. If you gravitate toward rich, aromatic compositions, explore The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Cipher.
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