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Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0
Alexandria Fragrances

Ombre Noir 2.0

aromatic
warm spicy
lavender
woody
fresh spicy
citrus
EDP · 2017 · men

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize distinctive character over mainstream appeal. Ombre Noir 2.0 is a reformulation of their original release, refined to strengthen its distinctive profile.

Ombre Noir 2.0 opens with cardamom that immediately establishes a warm spicy character, complemented by aromatic and fresh spicy top accords. The heart brings lavender forward alongside Virginia cedar and bergamot, creating a complex interplay between herbal and woody elements. The base anchors everything with vetiver and caraway, both earthy and slightly dry, which prevents the fragrance from leaning too sweet despite its oriental classification. The overall DNA reads as a spiced aromatic with woody backbone, built on warm rather than creamy oriental sensibilities.

This is best suited for someone seeking an unconventional oriental with real depth and character. It works equally well as a cooler-weather signature scent or an evening fragrance, particularly for those who appreciate cardamom-forward compositions. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician, Ombre Noir 2.0 will likely appeal to you.

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Main Accordsreported by community
aromatic
100%
warm spicy
100%
lavender
75%
woody
75%
fresh spicy
50%
citrus
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
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.
Virginia Cedar
Virginia Cedar
Warm, slightly sweet, and clean, Virginia cedarwood is the most commonly used cedar in mainstream perfumery. It has a familiar, pencil-cedar smell with a soft warmth that makes it universally approachable. Less assertive than Atlas cedar, it acts as a quiet, reliable base note in hundreds of commercial fragrances.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
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.
Caraway
Caraway
Warm, herbal, and distinctly spiced with a slightly anise-like quality, caraway seed adds an unmistakably European spice character to fragrances. It reads as more complex and earthy than fennel or anise, with a dry, almost rye-bread quality. Used in chypres and classic fougeres to add an old-world aromatic character.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match85% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Sensualist85% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Tactician85% match
Precision over excess. Always.

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

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Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.
Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.
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Scent Profile
aromatic100%warm spicy100%lavender75%woody75%fresh spicy50%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
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Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Ombre Noir 2.0 is $72.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $72.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0? +
$72.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0 smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unconventional fragrances that prioritize distinctive character over mainstream appeal. Ombre Noir 2.0 is a reformulation of their original release, refined to strengthen its distinctive profile. Ombre Noir 2.0 opens with cardamom that immediately establishes a warm spicy character, complemented by aromatic and fresh spicy top accords. The heart brings lavender forward alongside Virginia cedar and bergamot, creating a complex interplay between herbal and woody elements. The base anchors everything with vetiver and caraway, both earthy and slightly dry, which prevents the fragrance from leaning too sweet despite its oriental classification. The overall DNA reads as a spiced aromatic with woody backbone, built on warm rather than creamy oriental sensibilities. This is best suited for someone seeking an unconventional oriental with real depth and character. It works equally well as a cooler-weather signature scent or an evening fragrance, particularly for those who appreciate cardamom-forward compositions. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Homesteader, The Sensualist, and The Tactician, Ombre Noir 2.0 will likely appeal to you.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0? +
Top: Cardamom. Heart: Lavender, Virginia Cedar, Bergamot. Base: Vetiver, Caraway.
What fragrance family is Ombre Noir 2.0? +
Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0 belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Noir 2.0? +
Based on shared notes, Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau de Toilette (Vetiver, Caraway, Lavender, Virginia Cedar), Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'Homme Yves Saint Laurent (Vetiver, Caraway, Lavender, Virginia Cedar), Alexandria Fragrances Ombre Rose (Vetiver, Caraway, Lavender, Virginia Cedar) may smell similar to Ombre Noir 2.0.
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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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