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Alexandria Fragrances Medalist
Alexandria Fragrances

Medalist

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Green
Aromatic
Woody
Vetiver
EDP · 2019 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is an independent niche house known for offering quality scents at accessible price points, positioning itself as a direct alternative to mainstream designer fragrances.

Medalist opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon brightened by pink pepper, establishing a crisp and invigorating first impression. The heart settles into a classic aromatic blend anchored by lavender, geranium, and clary sage, creating an herbaceous, slightly herbal character that feels both refined and grounded. A base of ambroxan and tonka bean adds warmth and subtle sweetness, while vetiver throughout the composition keeps everything dry and fresh rather than creamy or soft.

The overall profile is clean and versatile, leaning aromatic-green without veering into purely niche territory. Medalist works well for everyday wear across seasons, though it shines in warmer months when the citrus and herbal notes feel most energizing. It's a straightforward fragrance for anyone seeking a polished, no-nonsense scent that doesn't demand attention. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, or The Homesteader, Medalist deserves consideration.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
90%
Fresh
100%
Floral
33%
Green
33%
Aromatic
100%
Woody
70%
Vetiver
47%
Earthy
47%
Powdery
33%
Spicy
20%
Vanilla
47%
Sweet
47%
Gourmand
47%
Fragrance Notesai estimated
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.
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.
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
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
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.
Clary Sage
Clary Sage
Dry, slightly fruity, and intensely herbal, clary sage has a warm, tea-like quality with faintly floral and nutty facets. It's the more sophisticated sibling of regular sage, used in Eau Sauvage and countless classic masculines for its clean, Mediterranean character. Simultaneously natural and refined.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Aristocrat86% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

Cool, clean, commanding. Heritage aromatics, classic citrus, dry fougères, refined woods.

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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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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
Citrus90%Fresh100%Floral33%Green33%Aromatic100%
Fragrance Family
Green/Aromatic
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances Medalist— 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 Medalist smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is an independent niche house known for offering quality scents at accessible price points, positioning itself as a direct alternative to mainstream designer fragrances. Medalist opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon brightened by pink pepper, establishing a crisp and invigorating first impression. The heart settles into a classic aromatic blend anchored by lavender, geranium, and clary sage, creating an herbaceous, slightly herbal character that feels both refined and grounded. A base of ambroxan and tonka bean adds warmth and subtle sweetness, while vetiver throughout the composition keeps everything dry and fresh rather than creamy or soft. The overall profile is clean and versatile, leaning aromatic-green without veering into purely niche territory. Medalist works well for everyday wear across seasons, though it shines in warmer months when the citrus and herbal notes feel most energizing. It's a straightforward fragrance for anyone seeking a polished, no-nonsense scent that doesn't demand attention. If you gravitate toward The Tactician, The Aristocrat, or The Homesteader, Medalist deserves consideration.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Medalist? +
Top: Bergamot, Lemon, Pink Pepper. Heart: Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage. Base: Ambroxan, Vetiver, Tonka Bean.
What fragrance family is Medalist? +
Alexandria Fragrances Medalist belongs to the Green/Aromatic fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Medalist? +
Based on shared notes, Dua Fragrances Tux of Casino (Ambroxan, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium), Dua Fragrances Hello Mister! (Ambroxan, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium), Dua Fragrances Legendary Knight (Ambroxan, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium), Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia (Ambroxan, Vetiver, Lavender, Clary Sage), Dua Fragrances Lands Of The Unknown (Ambroxan, Vetiver, Lavender, Geranium) may smell similar to Medalist.
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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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