Oriental Rose Avapari
5
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The crown is in place. Only the sceptre is missing.
I'll be honest: whenever I hear that someone is trying to imitate Alexandria II, I'm very skeptical as to whether this depth can really be captured. The thing is a monument - complex, noble, with corners and edges that can't simply be copied. How are you going to recreate this multi-layered composition, this fluid alternation of vanilla, rose and oud in such a way that it doesn't come across as a cheap copy?
BUT - Whatever Avapari has done here - they have understood what Alexandria II is all about.
Not just the notes. The character. The presence. The opening ? Almost congruent. Rose, vanilla, subtle woods - creamy, soft, but never boring.
Now we come to the second BUT - the oud.
In the original, it is like a fine shadow - a hint of wildness that runs through the
elegant sweetness. Here it seems more like a tamed beast. Certainly not a true oud as in the original, but an accord that echoes the idea - only without that dark, mysterious pulse that makes the OG so special. But instead of appearing cheap or artificial, the oud here is more like a perfectly retouched photo - less raw and wild, but smoother and more suitable for everyday use.
What surprised me: this fragrance is so smooth that I almost prefer wearing it to the original - simply because it doesn't demand so much. No mood. No occasion. Just spray it on - and let it work.
Conclusion:
The Oriental Rose by Avapari is not a cheap fake. It's a clever re-edit for everyday wear in the fall.
Alexandria II remains king.
But this one is his casual cousin with a turtleneck sweater and loafers - charming, well-groomed and ready for every day.
BUT - Whatever Avapari has done here - they have understood what Alexandria II is all about.
Not just the notes. The character. The presence. The opening ? Almost congruent. Rose, vanilla, subtle woods - creamy, soft, but never boring.
Now we come to the second BUT - the oud.
In the original, it is like a fine shadow - a hint of wildness that runs through the
elegant sweetness. Here it seems more like a tamed beast. Certainly not a true oud as in the original, but an accord that echoes the idea - only without that dark, mysterious pulse that makes the OG so special. But instead of appearing cheap or artificial, the oud here is more like a perfectly retouched photo - less raw and wild, but smoother and more suitable for everyday use.
What surprised me: this fragrance is so smooth that I almost prefer wearing it to the original - simply because it doesn't demand so much. No mood. No occasion. Just spray it on - and let it work.
Conclusion:
The Oriental Rose by Avapari is not a cheap fake. It's a clever re-edit for everyday wear in the fall.
Alexandria II remains king.
But this one is his casual cousin with a turtleneck sweater and loafers - charming, well-groomed and ready for every day.
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