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Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose
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Damascus Rose

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Aromatic
Woody
Musky
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for crafting accessible interpretations of classic fragrance archetypes, often drawing inspiration from historical and cultural scent traditions. Damascus Rose, released in 2017, exemplifies this approach by centering on one of perfumery's most storied raw materials.

The fragrance opens with a bright burst of Bulgarian rose and pink pepper, lifted by bergamot's citrus spark, before settling into a powdery, slightly sweet floral heart built on Damascus and Turkish rose with geranium for texture. The base anchors everything with white musk and sandalwood, adding warmth and subtle creaminess while amber provides soft depth. The overall effect is a rose fragrance that leans powdery and intimate rather than dewy or photorealistic, with a musk-forward drydown that keeps it from feeling overly formal.

This suits anyone seeking a traditional rose fragrance that doesn't demand attention but rewards close proximity. It works well as a gentle everyday scent in cooler months or as a comforting interior fragrance alternative. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, or The Heirloom, this deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
17%
Fresh
33%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
Aromatic
28%
Woody
39%
Musky
70%
Amber
39%
Warm Spicy
39%
Spicy
17%
Creamy
39%
Clean
39%
Powdery
80%
Sweet
60%
Fragrance Notesai estimated
Top · 0–30 min
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
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.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Damascus Rose
Damascus Rose
Turkish Rose
Turkish Rose
Rosa damascena grown in the Isparta region of Turkey, one of the world's major sources of rose oil alongside Bulgaria. Turkish rose has a slightly more spiced, cinnamon-adjacent quality than Bulgarian rose, with a rich, full-bodied sweetness and good lasting power. Essential to Middle Eastern-inspired and classical oriental rose fragrances.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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.
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The RomanticBest match88% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

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

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The Homesteader85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Heirloom85% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus17%Fresh33%Floral100%Rose100%Aromatic28%
Fragrance Family
Floral
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Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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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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$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for crafting accessible interpretations of classic fragrance archetypes, often drawing inspiration from historical and cultural scent traditions. Damascus Rose, released in 2017, exemplifies this approach by centering on one of perfumery's most storied raw materials. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of Bulgarian rose and pink pepper, lifted by bergamot's citrus spark, before settling into a powdery, slightly sweet floral heart built on Damascus and Turkish rose with geranium for texture. The base anchors everything with white musk and sandalwood, adding warmth and subtle creaminess while amber provides soft depth. The overall effect is a rose fragrance that leans powdery and intimate rather than dewy or photorealistic, with a musk-forward drydown that keeps it from feeling overly formal. This suits anyone seeking a traditional rose fragrance that doesn't demand attention but rewards close proximity. It works well as a gentle everyday scent in cooler months or as a comforting interior fragrance alternative. If you gravitate toward The Romantic, The Homesteader, or The Heirloom, this deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose? +
Top: Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Bergamot. Heart: Damascus Rose, Turkish Rose, Geranium. Base: White Musk, Sandalwood, Amber.
What fragrance family is Damascus Rose? +
Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose belongs to the Floral fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Damascus Rose? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances It's Never Too Late (White Musk, Sandalwood, Geranium, Pink Pepper), Dua Fragrances The Guide (White Musk, Sandalwood, Geranium, Pink Pepper), Dua Fragrances 100 Whispers: X (Sandalwood, Amber, Geranium, Pink Pepper), French Avenue 8TH Wonder (Sandalwood, Amber, Geranium, Pink Pepper), Velixir Parfums Adonis (Sandalwood, Amber, Geranium, Pink Pepper) may smell similar to Damascus Rose.
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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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