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Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29
Alexandria Fragrances

Mystere #29

green
woody
fresh spicy
aromatic
sweet
fruity
citrus
2020 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating inspired interpretations of luxury fragrances at accessible price points. The brand has built a following among fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate quality compositions without the premium price tag.

Mystere #29 opens with a bright, herbaceous top featuring basil and bergamot layered with green notes and a hint of spice from the petitgrain and orange. The heart transitions into a sophisticated blend of artemisia and cassis that adds a slightly fruity, peppery character, with ylang ylang providing floral roundness and pear offering a juicy sweetness. The base settles into a woody, earthy foundation of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, grounded by musk for a skin-scent quality that lingers close to the body.

The overall profile is fresh, aromatic, and versatile, making it work equally well for men and women. This fragrance suits those who appreciate green, herbal openings with woody dry-downs and want something refined without being overly sweet or heavy. It works well across seasons, particularly in spring and fall when these herbal, peppery florals feel most natural. Mystere #29 aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat archetypes.

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Main Accordsreported by community
green
100%
woody
100%
fresh spicy
100%
aromatic
75%
sweet
50%
fruity
50%
citrus
50%
earthy
50%
musky
50%
herbal
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
basil
basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
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.
green notes
green notes
orange
orange
Warm, round, and familiar, sweet orange is the most approachable of the citrus family. In perfumery it reads as sunlit and optimistic, with a gentle warmth that stops short of heaviness. Orange is frequently used to smooth and soften citrus openings, adding a natural sweetness that makes compositions feel immediately welcoming.
petitgrain
petitgrain
Crisp, woody, and slightly bitter, petitgrain is distilled from the leaves and twigs of the bitter orange tree, making it the green, herbal sibling of neroli and bergamot. It adds a clean, aromatic freshness to masculine fragrances in particular, with a slightly soapy, barbershop quality that is effortlessly wearable.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
artemisia
artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
cassis
cassis
The French name for blackcurrant, cassis has a dark, distinctive fruitiness with a slightly catty, herbal edge that makes it unlike any other berry. It's more complex than blackcurrant juice: both sharp and rich, with an almost savory depth. A signature opening note of certain classic and contemporary fragrances.
pear
pear
Gentle, watery, and slightly floral, pear is one of fragrance's most delicate fruit notes, with a clean sweetness that is closer to flowers than to heavy tropical fruits. It adds a soft, luminous freshness to compositions and pairs naturally with rose, iris, and light musks. Often the note that makes a fragrance feel effortlessly elegant.
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.
ylang ylang
ylang ylang
An exotic tropical flower with a dense, almost rubbery sweetness that can border on overwhelming, but in careful hands it adds an unmistakable lushness. It has banana-like and slightly medicinal facets that make it distinctive rather than generically pretty. A staple of heady oriental and vintage-style florals.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
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.
woody notes
woody notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The TacticianBest match90% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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The Homesteader86% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Aristocrat83% match
Timeless doesn't try. It simply is.

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

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Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.
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Scent Profile
green100%woody100%fresh spicy100%aromatic75%sweet50%
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Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Mystere #29 is $109.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $109.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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Cheapest price for Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29? +
$109.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29 smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating inspired interpretations of luxury fragrances at accessible price points. The brand has built a following among fragrance enthusiasts who appreciate quality compositions without the premium price tag. Mystere #29 opens with a bright, herbaceous top featuring basil and bergamot layered with green notes and a hint of spice from the petitgrain and orange. The heart transitions into a sophisticated blend of artemisia and cassis that adds a slightly fruity, peppery character, with ylang ylang providing floral roundness and pear offering a juicy sweetness. The base settles into a woody, earthy foundation of cedar, vetiver, and patchouli, grounded by musk for a skin-scent quality that lingers close to the body. The overall profile is fresh, aromatic, and versatile, making it work equally well for men and women. This fragrance suits those who appreciate green, herbal openings with woody dry-downs and want something refined without being overly sweet or heavy. It works well across seasons, particularly in spring and fall when these herbal, peppery florals feel most natural. Mystere #29 aligns with The Tactician, The Homesteader, and The Aristocrat archetypes.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29? +
Top: basil, bergamot, green notes, orange, petitgrain. Heart: artemisia, cassis, pear, pink pepper, ylang ylang. Base: cedar, musk, patchouli, vetiver, woody notes.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Mystere #29? +
Based on shared notes, Alexandria Fragrances Lady Karina (cedar, musk, cassis, bergamot), Essential Parfums Nice Bergamote (musk, patchouli, ylang ylang, bergamot), Arabiyat Aariz L’Absolu (cedar, patchouli, cassis, bergamot), Cuba Black (cedar, vetiver, artemisia, basil), Cuba Black Men - 2 Pc (cedar, vetiver, artemisia, basil) may smell similar to Mystere #29.
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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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