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Alexandria Fragrances London Destination
Alexandria Fragrances

London Destination

woody
sweet
white floral
gourmand
coffee
warm spicy
soft spicy
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating destination-inspired scents that capture the essence of iconic cities. London Destination, released in 2018, is part of their travel-themed collection and aims to bottle the sophisticated character of England's capital.

The fragrance opens with almond, cinnamon, and licorice, backed by pink pepper and orange blossom for brightness. The heart shifts into a creamy, aromatic territory with coffee and jasmine over almond and benzoin, creating a gourmand sweetness that anchors the composition. Cedar, patchouli, and sandalwood build the base, while coffee and vanilla linger through the dry-down. Overall, London Destination balances green and aromatic elements with woody-sweet accords, landing somewhere between a cozy coffee-tinged fragrance and a sophisticated white floral with spice.

This is best suited for those who appreciate warm, spiced fragrances with creamy undertones and don't mind coffee as a central player. It works year-round but leans toward cooler months when its amber-like warmth feels most comforting. The scent shares DNA with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
sweet
100%
white floral
100%
gourmand
100%
coffee
100%
warm spicy
100%
soft spicy
75%
fruity
75%
vanilla
75%
almond
75%
patchouli
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
almond
almond
Sweet, warm, and slightly creamy, almond has a marzipan-like quality that sits at the edge of floral and gourmand. It's softer and rounder than vanilla, with a gentle nuttiness that adds warmth without weight. Often used in classic powdery florals and in oriental compositions that want sweetness without sugar.
cinnamon
cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
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.
orange blossom
orange blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
almond
almond
Sweet, warm, and slightly creamy, almond has a marzipan-like quality that sits at the edge of floral and gourmand. It's softer and rounder than vanilla, with a gentle nuttiness that adds warmth without weight. Often used in classic powdery florals and in oriental compositions that want sweetness without sugar.
benzoin
benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
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.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
cedar
cedar
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.
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.
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.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The ReverieBest match87% 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 Seducer87% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

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

❤️
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
woody100%sweet100%white floral100%gourmand100%coffee100%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances London Destination— 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 London Destination smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating destination-inspired scents that capture the essence of iconic cities. London Destination, released in 2018, is part of their travel-themed collection and aims to bottle the sophisticated character of England's capital. The fragrance opens with almond, cinnamon, and licorice, backed by pink pepper and orange blossom for brightness. The heart shifts into a creamy, aromatic territory with coffee and jasmine over almond and benzoin, creating a gourmand sweetness that anchors the composition. Cedar, patchouli, and sandalwood build the base, while coffee and vanilla linger through the dry-down. Overall, London Destination balances green and aromatic elements with woody-sweet accords, landing somewhere between a cozy coffee-tinged fragrance and a sophisticated white floral with spice. This is best suited for those who appreciate warm, spiced fragrances with creamy undertones and don't mind coffee as a central player. It works year-round but leans toward cooler months when its amber-like warmth feels most comforting. The scent shares DNA with The Reverie, The Seducer, and The Romantic.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances London Destination? +
Top: almond, cinnamon, licorice, orange blossom, pink pepper. Heart: almond, benzoin, coffee, jasmine, oakmoss. Base: cedar, coffee, patchouli, sandalwood, vanilla.
What fragrance family is London Destination? +
Alexandria Fragrances London Destination belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances London Destination? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Brooklyn (cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, cinnamon), Alexandria Fragrances Egyptian Seduction (cedar, patchouli, jasmine, cinnamon), Micallef Pink Flowers M. Micallef for women (cedar, sandalwood, jasmine, cinnamon), Alexandria Fragrances San Diego Exclusive (patchouli, sandalwood, oakmoss, cinnamon), Alexandria Fragrances The Cachemire Lover's (cedar, sandalwood, oakmoss, cinnamon) may smell similar to London Destination.
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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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