19th century Russian chic: The scent of violet on a gentleman's neck, the bear fur coat and leather boots, the birch and fir trees in Russian forests. Based on the account of Aleksandr Pushkin's fateful duel in 1837 St. Petersburg, ALEKSANDR is a sophisticated violet leather fragrance for everyone. Notes include: Neroli, violet leaf, birch tar, orris, fir balsam and a Russian leather accord. On a frosty winter afternoon, a fiery gentleman finishes his toilette by dabbing on a preparation of Neroli and Violet. He draws down his cuffs, dons a heavy fur and strides out in polished leather boots. As he rides off on his sledge, the woody scent of Fir fills the air. Beyond the snow-laden trees, on a clearing bathed in amber light, his fateful duel awaits. The fragrance opens with luminous neroli and aldehydes, sharpened by an iced vodka accord and the green snap of birch leaves. The heart unfolds into violet leaf and orris, enriched by smooth cognac and a supple Russian leather accord. In the base, fir balsam and birch tar create a smoky forest depth, layered over oakmoss and an animalic musk accord for a finish that feels both regal and untamed. Developed with Yann Vasnier. Fragrance Notes: Top: Neroli, Aldehydes, Iced Vodka Accord, Birch Leaves Middle: Violet Leaf, Orris, Cognac, Russian Leather Accord Base: Fir Balsam, Birch Tar, Oakmoss, Animalic Musk Accord Please Note: All full sized bottles of niche fragrance priced $95 or over will receive a complimentary 0.3 ml sample of the same fragrance. Use this “Fragrance Insurance” for a few days before opening the full size bottle, as we are not able to accept returns on fragrances that have been opened or used. If you decide you don’t love the fragrance after using the Fragrance Insurance sample, you’re welcome to return your unopened and unused full-size fragrance within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
