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Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018
Alexandria Fragrances

California Winter 2018

leather
gourmand
fruity
sweet
warm spicy
amber
animalic
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is an indie niche house known for creating unconventional scents that blend unexpected accords. California Winter 2018 exemplifies their approach to layered, complex compositions.

The fragrance opens with a distinctive spice-forward top built on cumin and saffron, rounded out by fruity raspberry and resinous olibanum. The heart pivots toward gourmand warmth with coffee and licorice, balanced by jasmine and labdanum for depth. The base settles into a leather-dominant dry-down, anchored by birch, cloves, and suede, with a subtle peach sweetness underneath. The overall effect is an aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on warm spice and leather rather than fresh or clean notes.

This is a sophisticated choice for someone seeking a layered, slightly unconventional everyday scent that works across seasons. It performs well in cooler weather but isn't strictly seasonal despite its name. Those drawn to leather, spice, and coffee-forward fragrances will find it compelling. If you enjoy scents with similar profiles, explore The Seducer, The Reverie, and The Visionary.

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Main Accordsreported by community
leather
100%
gourmand
100%
fruity
100%
sweet
75%
warm spicy
75%
amber
75%
animalic
50%
white floral
50%
soft spicy
50%
smoky
50%
fresh spicy
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
lily
lily
Grand, creamy, and slightly spicy, Oriental lily (Stargazer, Casablanca) is one of the most powerful natural flowers, with a heady, complex sweetness that fills a room. White lily is softer and more transparent. Both add drama and elegance to floral compositions, though they require careful handling to avoid becoming oppressive.
olibanum
olibanum
raspberry
raspberry
Bright, tart, and slightly jammy, raspberry adds a vivid fruity pop that is harder and more energetic than peach or apricot. It's a signature note of modern fruity florals and adds an accessible sweetness that broadens a fragrance's appeal. Best used with restraint unless you're deliberately going for big and fun.
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
coffee
coffee
Bitter, roasty, and slightly smoky with a warm, stimulating energy, coffee in perfumery reads as sophisticated rather than caffeinated. It adds depth to oriental and woody fragrances, and its slight bitterness stops adjacent sweet notes from becoming cloying. A note that perfumers love for its ability to make everything smell more complex.
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.
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.
licorice
licorice
Sweet, anise-like, and slightly medicinal, licorice adds a distinctive herbal sweetness that is completely its own. It's simultaneously comforting and slightly challenging, with a dark, slightly bitter edge beneath its sweetness. Found in orientals, gourmands, and some unexpected aromatic compositions where it adds an unusual twist.
styrax
styrax
A complex resin with both balsamic-sweet and slightly rubbery, leathery facets, styrax adds a dense, heavy warmth to oriental fragrances. It has an almost tar-like quality that, in context, creates depth and presence. One of the oldest perfumery ingredients, it anchors many classic oriental bases.
Base · 3–12 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
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).
peach
peach
Ripe, juicy, and velvety, peach has a warm, slightly creamy sweetness that feels lush rather than childish in the right context. It adds a fruity sensuality to floral and oriental fragrances, and its slightly fuzzy quality can even play into tactile, skin-like accords. A note that feels like high summer.
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
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The SeducerBest match94% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

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The Visionary81% match
You see where fragrance is going. You're already there.

Cool, bold, daring, and sweet. Avant-garde powerhouse compositions, futuristic sweet notes.

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Scent Profile
leather100%gourmand100%fruity100%sweet75%warm spicy75%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: California Winter 2018 is $109.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $109.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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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.

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Cheapest price for Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018? +
$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018 smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is an indie niche house known for creating unconventional scents that blend unexpected accords. California Winter 2018 exemplifies their approach to layered, complex compositions. The fragrance opens with a distinctive spice-forward top built on cumin and saffron, rounded out by fruity raspberry and resinous olibanum. The heart pivots toward gourmand warmth with coffee and licorice, balanced by jasmine and labdanum for depth. The base settles into a leather-dominant dry-down, anchored by birch, cloves, and suede, with a subtle peach sweetness underneath. The overall effect is an aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on warm spice and leather rather than fresh or clean notes. This is a sophisticated choice for someone seeking a layered, slightly unconventional everyday scent that works across seasons. It performs well in cooler weather but isn't strictly seasonal despite its name. Those drawn to leather, spice, and coffee-forward fragrances will find it compelling. If you enjoy scents with similar profiles, explore The Seducer, The Reverie, and The Visionary.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018? +
Top: cumin, lily, olibanum, raspberry, saffron. Heart: coffee, jasmine, labdanum, licorice, styrax. Base: birch, cloves, leather, peach, suede.
What fragrance family is California Winter 2018? +
Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018 belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances California Winter 2018? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Winter 2024 (birch, cloves, coffee, jasmine), Alexandria Fragrances Tuscan King (birch, leather, jasmine, labdanum), Etat Libre d'Orange 500 Years (birch, leather, labdanum, saffron), Alexandria Fragrances African Magic (leather, suede, labdanum, saffron), Etat Libre d'Orange Clean Suede (birch, leather, labdanum, saffron) may smell similar to California Winter 2018.
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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