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Perfume extract
Alex Perfume Citrodora
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Alex Perfume Citrodora — the character and story of the fragrance
Alex Perfume Citrodora is a perfume extract from the Italian brand Alex Perfume, released in 2023.
This unisex fragrance has an expressive green-spicy and woody character, created for those who value not ordinary freshness, but a complex, textured scent with noticeable depth.
The composition was created by Mathieu Nardin, a perfumer known for combining transparent citrus facets, spices and dry woody accords.
In Citrodora, this approach is particularly vivid: the fragrance opens energetically, then becomes greener and more astringent, before developing a warm, resinous-woody density in the base.
Olfactive profile and development
In its scent profile, Citrodora combines green, spicy and woody families, along with balsamic, citrus and tea nuances.
The composition initially feels fresh and sparkling, but an almost immediate dry, spicy facet appears, preventing the fragrance from turning into a simple citrus accord.
On the skin, the perfume unfolds gradually.
The top accord is lively and cool, the heart adds green astringency and spicy ambiguity, while the finish becomes deeper, warmer and noticeably more resinous.
This development makes the fragrance rewarding to explore thoughtfully: Citrodora changes throughout wear and does not reveal its full character from the first spray.
Sillage, concentration and wearability
Citrodora is offered in a “Perfume (Extract)” concentration, so its scent comes across as rich and dense.
Its sillage is described as very strong: the fragrance is noticeable in the air and can maintain its presence for a long time, especially in cool weather.
This is a versatile composition without a strict gender association.
It may appeal to both women and men who choose expressive green-woody fragrances with spicy dryness, a tea-like nuance and balsamic depth.
Citrodora feels most at home in autumn, winter and early spring; in warm weather, it is best applied sparingly.
Specific recommendations for the number of sprays on skin and clothing are not available in the published information.
Given the extract concentration and very strong sillage, it is sensible to start with a small amount, let the fragrance develop, and only then add another spray if needed.
What to compare Citrodora with
For further exploration of a similar mood, consider Cartier Déclaration, as well as Natura Siberica Nuit En Siberie and The 7 Virtues Vetiver Elemi.
These fragrances are not exact copies of Citrodora, but they may appeal to fans of green, spicy, woody and slightly resinous compositions.
The defining feature of Alex Perfume Citrodora is the combination of a bright opening and a deep evolution.
Its freshness does not disappear without a trace; instead, it gradually weaves into a spicy-green heart and a warm woody-balsamic base.
This is a fragrance with a strong character and noticeable sillage, revealing itself especially well on the skin of those who enjoy unconventional compositions evoking cool air, dry herbs and dark tea.
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