Gush›Alexandria Fragrances›Ruthless
Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless
Alexandria Fragrances

Ruthless

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
EDP · 2018 · unisex

Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unapologetic scents that prioritize complexity over mainstream appeal. Their approach to fragrance composition emphasizes rich accords and confident character.

Ruthless opens with a bright trio of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper that provides sharp contrast to the fragrance's heavier elements. The heart develops into a classic floral arrangement of rose, jasmine, and geranium, which grounds the composition without softening its edges. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true nature: oud and amber create a warm, resinous foundation while musk adds a subtle animalic quality that prevents the florals from becoming sweet. The overall effect is an oriental fragrance that balances floral prettiness with woody intensity, keeping you off-balance and engaged throughout the wear.

Ruthless works best for those who appreciate oud-forward compositions and aren't looking for a comforting scent. It performs well in cooler months and evening settings, though its projection and longevity make it suitable for winter daywear as well. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Cipher, Ruthless should be on your radar.

Adds to your fragrance profile · visible to the community

Not yet ratedYour Gush Score
ModerateLongevity
$38Best · 60ml
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Price Comparison1 retailers · updated daily
Size
Updated 30497m ago
$37.99
at Alexandria Fragrances
Buy Now →
RetailerStockPrice
Alexandria FragrancesMSRPIn Stock$37.99retailBuy

✓ authorized retailer · ⚠ verify seller · delta vs. MSRP · we earn a small commission

Alert me when the price drops
We'll notify you once. No spam.
Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
40%
Fresh
60%
Floral
100%
Rose
100%
Jasmine
33%
White Floral
33%
Aromatic
33%
Woody
47%
Oud
90%
Musky
70%
Amber
80%
Warm Spicy
50%
Spicy
20%
Smoky
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
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.
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.
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.
Base · 3–12 hrs
oud
oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
amber
amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
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.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
🌙
The MysticBest match87% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

✨
The Reverie85% match
You live slightly outside the present — and your scent proves it.

Warm, experimental sweetness. Caramelized woods, unusual ambers, avant-garde gourmand.

👻
The Cipher83% match
Barely there. Never forgotten.

Airy, cool, abstract, almost invisible. Sheer musks, iso e super, ethereal woods.

Based on this fragrance's accord profile · Find your Scent DNA →
Community
Rate this fragrance
Rate this fragrance
0255075100
—/100
Most Popular with this Scent DNA Type?
🌙
The Mystic
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.
Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.
Discover your type →
Scent Profile
Citrus40%Fresh60%Floral100%Rose100%Jasmine33%
Fragrance Family
Oriental
EDP
Decants Available
1
listings in stock
10ml$2.00/ml

Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Ruthless is $37.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $37.99. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

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 Ruthless? +
$37.99 at Alexandria Fragrances. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless smell like? +
Alexandria Fragrances is a niche house known for creating bold, unapologetic scents that prioritize complexity over mainstream appeal. Their approach to fragrance composition emphasizes rich accords and confident character. Ruthless opens with a bright trio of bergamot, lemon, and pink pepper that provides sharp contrast to the fragrance's heavier elements. The heart develops into a classic floral arrangement of rose, jasmine, and geranium, which grounds the composition without softening its edges. The base is where the fragrance reveals its true nature: oud and amber create a warm, resinous foundation while musk adds a subtle animalic quality that prevents the florals from becoming sweet. The overall effect is an oriental fragrance that balances floral prettiness with woody intensity, keeping you off-balance and engaged throughout the wear. Ruthless works best for those who appreciate oud-forward compositions and aren't looking for a comforting scent. It performs well in cooler months and evening settings, though its projection and longevity make it suitable for winter daywear as well. If you gravitate toward fragrances like The Mystic, The Reverie, and The Cipher, Ruthless should be on your radar.
What are the notes in Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless? +
Top: bergamot, lemon, pink pepper. Heart: rose, jasmine, geranium. Base: oud, amber, musk.
What fragrance family is Ruthless? +
Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless belongs to the Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Alexandria Fragrances Ruthless? +
Based on shared notes, Argos Midas Touch (oud, amber, rose, jasmine), Alexandria Fragrances Royalty (oud, amber, rose, jasmine), Dua Fragrances Casino Royale's Fortune (amber, musk, rose, jasmine), Ard Al Zaafaran Crystal Black (oud, amber, rose, jasmine), Alexandria Fragrances Amber Night (amber, musk, rose, jasmine) may smell similar to Ruthless.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
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.

Gush earns a commission on purchases at no cost to you · Prices update every 2 hours · Coupon success rates based on affiliate feed data · Grey market = authentic, unofficial supply chain