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Alexandria Fragrances King Tut
Alexandria Fragrances

King Tut

woody
vanilla
powdery
citrus
warm spicy
amber
tobacco
EDP · 2017 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for bold, unapologetic compositions that prioritize substance over restraint. King Tut, released in 2017, exemplifies this philosophy with a dense, layered approach to the oriental genre.

The fragrance opens with bright citrus top notes of lemon, bergamot, and neroli that provide initial freshness before giving way to a rich floral-woody heart. Heliotrope, patchouli, rose, geranium, and jasmine create a complex, slightly powdery core that's both romantic and earthy. The base is where King Tut asserts itself, with vanilla, cognac, sandalwood, tobacco, and ambergris building a warm, resinous foundation that lingers for hours. The overall DNA is a measured balance of powdery sweetness and spiced woodiness, avoiding excessive gourmand tendencies while maintaining genuine depth.

This works best for those who appreciate nuanced orientals without pretense, especially in cooler months or evening wear. King Tut suits someone seeking substance over trend, whether worn by any gender. Its complexity rewards repeated wearing and reveals different facets as it develops. Explore similar profiles through The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
vanilla
100%
powdery
75%
citrus
75%
warm spicy
75%
amber
50%
tobacco
50%
sweet
50%
balsamic
50%
aromatic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
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.
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Cognac
Cognac
Warm, slightly fruity, oaky, and elegantly boozy, cognac adds a sophisticated alcoholic warmth to oriental and leather fragrances. It has a rounded sweetness with woody, vanilla-like, and faintly grape-ish qualities from the spirit and its barrel aging. Associated with luxury, maturity, and quiet confidence.
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.
Tobacco
Tobacco
Rich, sweet, slightly smoky and earthy, tobacco in perfumery is the idealized version: dried, cured, and faintly honeyed rather than ashy and stale. It adds a deep, contemplative warmth to oriental and woody fragrances. Tobacco fragrances feel settled and confident, the scent of someone who's entirely comfortable in their own skin.
Ambergris
Ambergris
One of perfumery's most storied materials, a waxy substance produced by sperm whales with a uniquely salty, sweet, earthy quality. Real ambergris is nearly unobtainable; most perfumers use synthetic alternatives. It adds a marine warmth and incredible fixative quality, making fragrances smell more 'alive' and skin-like.
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The RomanticBest match86% 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 Hedonist86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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Scent Profile
woody100%vanilla100%powdery75%citrus75%warm spicy75%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances King Tut— 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 King Tut smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for bold, unapologetic compositions that prioritize substance over restraint. King Tut, released in 2017, exemplifies this philosophy with a dense, layered approach to the oriental genre. The fragrance opens with bright citrus top notes of lemon, bergamot, and neroli that provide initial freshness before giving way to a rich floral-woody heart. Heliotrope, patchouli, rose, geranium, and jasmine create a complex, slightly powdery core that's both romantic and earthy. The base is where King Tut asserts itself, with vanilla, cognac, sandalwood, tobacco, and ambergris building a warm, resinous foundation that lingers for hours. The overall DNA is a measured balance of powdery sweetness and spiced woodiness, avoiding excessive gourmand tendencies while maintaining genuine depth. This works best for those who appreciate nuanced orientals without pretense, especially in cooler months or evening wear. King Tut suits someone seeking substance over trend, whether worn by any gender. Its complexity rewards repeated wearing and reveals different facets as it develops. Explore similar profiles through The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances King Tut? +
Top: Lemon, Bergamot, Neroli. Heart: Heliotrope, Patchouli, Rose, Geranium, Jasmine. Base: Vanilla, Cognac, Sandalwood, Tobacco, Ambergris.
What fragrance family is King Tut? +
Alexandria Fragrances King Tut belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances King Tut? +
Based on shared notes, Roja Parfums Creation E (Vanilla, Cognac, Heliotrope, Jasmine), Roja Parfums Roja Creation-E (Vanilla, Cognac, Heliotrope, Jasmine), Roja Parfums A Goodnight Kiss (Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Rose), Roja Parfums Roja A Goodnight Kiss (Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Rose), Roja Parfums Roja Dove A Goodnight Kiss (Vanilla, Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Rose) may smell similar to King Tut.
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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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