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What is the goal of a perfumer when creating a fragrance?
Is it to be something completely new? Is it supposed to represent a concept particularly well? Should it convey a mood? Or should it simply appeal to the masses?

It's probably not always easy to answer this question in the same way for every fragrance.
And it probably doesn't necessarily have to be (just) one goal that is being pursued.

In this case, the fragrance is definitely convincing in many ways!

I get an almost bitter, but by no means unpleasant note in the opening, which reminds me of coffee. It is possibly an unsweet cocoa note. This note is present from then on until the base, but less as the main protagonist and more as a tamer that keeps the following sweet notes (mainly coconut and tonka) in check. The sweet, gourmand notes are definitely allowed to show themselves, but do not get out of control, which is why the fragrance is also easy to wear in slightly warmer temperatures!
This phase lasts just under four hours.

In the drydown, a slightly sweet vanilla fragrance develops, which is a little closer to the skin, but still knows how to convince the immediate surroundings.
The vanilla is also not heavy, but rather fluffy and somewhat creamy. Really great!

Joschka Klee has succeeded in creating a fragrance that definitely stands out from the crowd and still works very well in company. Innovative and yet pleasing.

A fragrance that is sure to find many fans! Both among perfume enthusiasts and among people who simply like to be surrounded by beautiful and pleasant scents.

I had already heard a lot about Naki before I finally tested it. Especially about the present peach note. I was expecting a fragrance that was sweet and fruity-juicy. A squeaky and somewhat overloaded fragrance. But that's exactly what I didn't get.
Of course, the peach note is present right from the start. But it is by no means intrusive. Instead, it blends directly with subtle floral and, above all, green notes. The result is a fragrance that immediately transports me to a flower meadow in spring at a pleasant 20 degrees. A fresh peach in my hand. And specifically the fruit, not iced tea or anything similar. Just the natural fruit.
A subtle vanilla is added in the course of the fragrance, but it doesn't come to the fore at all, it just complements the existing notes. Dreamlike!

This is a really great and natural fragrance for spring! Fruity, but not too overpowering. The Naki doesn't want to shout "Here I am!" and that is its great strength! Because this way all the notes come into their own perfectly!

First of all: I'll try to describe the "Alexandria Orientale | XerJoff" without comparing it to the "Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff". After all, you never know which of the two great fragrances future perfumers will come across first...

For me, "Alexandria Orientale | XerJoff" is a wonderful oud fragrance that strikes just the right balance between challenging and pleasing
The challenge lies above all in the opening. There is a slight animalic note here, but I personally don't find it unpleasant at all. But you should like oud. There is also a certain freshness, which I would attribute to the apple on the one hand, but also to the herbs and green notes listed on the other. This light freshness remains in the fragrance for almost two hours. However, the focus is still on the now rather woody-sweet oud.
And then the fragrance moves towards the grand finale: a beautiful and warm vanilla note creeps in more and more in the drydown. At the end, we have an interplay of woody oud, amber and vanilla.
A dreamy fragrance for winter that is also easily perceptible outdoors. Indoors: use with caution.
It is also important to test "Alexandria Orientale | XerJoff" on the skin! The gradient is not nearly as effective on the test strip.

Wow! What a great perfume!
It's been a long time since I was so immediately taken by a fragrance like this one!
Incredibly pleasing, unique and really multi-faceted despite two main players.

I detect an amarena cherry at the start. Sweet and fruity, but not too over the top. The cherry is kept in check at the beginning by subtle incense and, over time, increasingly by a slightly dark but not at all animalic oud. The cherry pervades the entire fragrance. The same applies to the oud after a good half hour. Nevertheless, almost all of the other notes can be detected again and again over the course of the fragrance. Sometimes a slightly sweet, woody sandalwood note, sometimes earthy patchouli... All of the notes work towards the great cherry oud note to put it in the perfect light and also ensure that the fragrance is by no means linear, despite the two clearly recognizable main players.
In the drydown, a slightly sweet vanilla note is added, which pours over the woody-fruity composition like a light and creamy vanilla sauce.

The fragrance is highly perceptible on the skin for at least 10 to 12 hours. It also projects really well for the first 6 to 7 hours without being too overpowering.

I am really enthusiastic and can only recommend trying the fragrance once!

When I saw the fragrance notes of this perfume, I knew I had to try it. I love oud in various facets and I have often been captivated by ambery fragrances. Add to that the fougère touch that has already been described here several times... It sounded really exciting. And what can I say? I was absolutely not disappointed!
At the beginning, but really only for about 1-2 minutes, I get a very light but not unpleasant animalic note. Then the oud forms the woody base for a perfectly coordinated interplay of the other fragrance notes. At the beginning, I mainly get cardamom spice and floral-herbal notes. As the fragrance progresses, it becomes resinous and increasingly sweet without becoming too heavy. It seems as if the different notes are constantly complementing each other and at the same time holding back so that each one can still present its most beautiful side as part of the overall composition. A truly wonderful fragrance!