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2017: the world took its first breath of Hewa Alexandre.J. This is a feminine fragrance rooted in the spicy, east, and citrus families. Anne-Sophie Behaghel and Amélie Bourgeois worked their magic — and the result speaks for itself. Hewa — a proud member of the Atelier d`Artistes By Alexandre.J collection. Available as eau de parfum.
France is where this fragrance comes from — and it shows. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The composition of Hewa is built as a cohesive olfactory arc, where accents shift smoothly and sequentially. The style of Alexandre.J comes through in the way notes appear and fade. No excess details, only what works, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail. Eau de parfum sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
The accord profile is shaped by these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Wood and Spicy without random overlap. The stylistic positioning is feminine, which sharpens how the fragrance is perceived.
From the first breath you catch radiant lemon-bergamot first notes: Bergamot, Mandarin and Orange.
In the central layer you sense Pink pepper carrying a spicy-aromatic direction. In the base the composition is fixed through Benzoin, Cinnamon and Patchouli, reinforcing a velvety incense trail.
At olfactory-group level the profile is anchored in Citrus, Spicy, Balsamic and Wood. It also reaches into Gourmet. From a family perspective the scent maps to Citrus, East and Spicy.
Taken together Hewa reads as a cohesive composition — the opening sets direction, the heart develops the core line, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best judged in wear.
| Gender | Female |
| Brand | Alexandre.J |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | France |
| Website | http://alexandre-j.com/ |
| Year of production | 2017 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
| License holder | Alexandre.J |
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