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Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra
Alexandria Fragrances

Cleopatra

powdery
woody
citrus
musky
fruity
floral
amber
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, character-driven scents that don't shy away from complexity. Cleopatra, released in 2017, exemplifies the brand's approach to layered composition and unconventional beauty.

The fragrance opens with a bright, slightly fruity citrus burst, led by bergamot and lemon with a touch of litchi, grounded immediately by patchouli and woody notes. The heart reveals a powder-soft floral blend of heliotrope, peony, rose, and water lily, warmed by oakmoss that adds an earthy, slightly green quality. The base settles into a creamy amber and ambroxan foundation with cedar and musk, where patchouli resurfaces to anchor the composition. Overall, this is a powdery, woody floral oriental that balances sweetness with structural earthiness.

Cleopatra works best on someone drawn to florals with backbone, particularly those who appreciate how oakmoss and patchouli can complicate and deepen a rose-peony arrangement. It's versatile enough for cooler seasons or evening wear, though the citrus top makes it work year-round. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic, this deserves your attention.

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Main Accordsreported by community
powdery
100%
woody
100%
citrus
100%
musky
100%
fruity
100%
floral
100%
amber
100%
fresh
75%
sweet
50%
patchouli
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.
citruses
citruses
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.
litchi
litchi
Also known as lychee, litchi has a delicate, floral-fruity sweetness that is lighter and more transparent than most tropical fruits. It has a slightly rose-like quality that makes it at home in floral compositions, and a clean sweetness that reads as refined rather than candy-like. Common in contemporary light florals.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
heliotrope
heliotrope
Powdery, sweet, and slightly almond-like, heliotrope is the quintessential 'retro' note of Victorian-era perfumery, now experiencing a fashionable revival. It smells of sugar, vanilla, and just enough floral to keep it interesting. In modern fragrances it tends to read as nostalgic, soft, and unapologetically pretty.
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.
peony
peony
Light, watery, and fresh with a clean floral sweetness that never feels heavy. Peony reads as modern and optimistic, the scent equivalent of a spring wardrobe refresh. It blends seamlessly with other florals and is a common building block in sheer, easy-to-wear feminine fragrances.
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.
water lily
water lily
Cool, aquatic, and faintly sweet, water lily evokes still ponds and quiet garden pools. It has a clean, watery floral quality that sits between lotus and a light white flower, with a slight greenness from its floating leaves. Used in aquatic and sheer floral compositions to add a serene, natural freshness.
Base · 3–12 hrs
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
ambroxan
ambroxan
The molecule responsible for the warm, skin-amplifying quality of many modern fragrances, ambroxan (Ambrox) is a synthetic compound derived from ambergris that creates an almost invisible warmth. It doesn't smell strongly on its own but makes everything around it feel richer, closer, and more like skin. The secret weapon of countless contemporary bestsellers.
cedar
cedar
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match87% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Tactician87% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

❤️
The Romantic84% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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Scent Profile
powdery100%woody100%citrus100%musky100%fruity100%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Cleopatra 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 Cleopatra? +
$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, character-driven scents that don't shy away from complexity. Cleopatra, released in 2017, exemplifies the brand's approach to layered composition and unconventional beauty. The fragrance opens with a bright, slightly fruity citrus burst, led by bergamot and lemon with a touch of litchi, grounded immediately by patchouli and woody notes. The heart reveals a powder-soft floral blend of heliotrope, peony, rose, and water lily, warmed by oakmoss that adds an earthy, slightly green quality. The base settles into a creamy amber and ambroxan foundation with cedar and musk, where patchouli resurfaces to anchor the composition. Overall, this is a powdery, woody floral oriental that balances sweetness with structural earthiness. Cleopatra works best on someone drawn to florals with backbone, particularly those who appreciate how oakmoss and patchouli can complicate and deepen a rose-peony arrangement. It's versatile enough for cooler seasons or evening wear, though the citrus top makes it work year-round. If you're drawn to fragrances like The Homesteader, The Tactician, and The Romantic, this deserves your attention.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra? +
Top: bergamot, citruses, lemon, litchi, patchouli. Heart: heliotrope, oakmoss, peony, rose, water lily. Base: amber, ambroxan, cedar, musk, patchouli.
What fragrance family is Cleopatra? +
Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Cleopatra? +
Based on shared notes, Phlur Ameline for women (amber, cedar, rose, bergamot), Loewe Loewe 001 Man EDT for men (amber, cedar, rose, bergamot), Alexandria Fragrances Lady Karina (cedar, musk, peony, rose), Alexandria Fragrances Alexandria's United Kingdom (amber, musk, oakmoss, bergamot), Alexandria Fragrances Amai Mizu (cedar, musk, heliotrope, bergamot) may smell similar to Cleopatra.
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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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