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Alexandria Fragrances A Private Man is a men's fragrance in Extrait de Parfum concentration, released in 2024.
The composition belongs to the oriental and woody fragrance families and immediately makes its presence felt with a rich, confident character.
The fragrance was created by the American niche perfume house Alexandria Fragrances, founded in 2017 by perfumer Hany Hafez.
The brand's DNA combines a passion for perfumery, family heritage, and an interest in expressive compositions with a noticeable presence on the skin.
Instead of light, everyday transparency, A Private Man offers a dense, warm, and textured scent profile.
Its spicy freshness of cardamom and aromatic lavender meets a leather accord, woody nuances, and the soft sweetness of tonka bean.
The composition's distinctive mood comes from a whiskey accord, which adds a dry alcoholic depth and the feel of an expensive evening accessory.
Balsamic benzoin softens the edges, makes the trail rounder, and helps the fragrance feel cohesive without losing its character.
Thanks to its extrait format, A Private Man comes across as a rich, expressive perfume with very strong sillage.
It is especially suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings, formal events, and any occasion when you want to emphasize your individuality.
There is no information about the recommended amount to apply to skin or clothing, so it is best to start with a small number of sprays and gradually assess how it develops on your own skin.
This dense composition can be noticeable even with moderate application, especially indoors.
A Private Man was created by Hany Hafez.
His work is built around the contrast between fresh spicy nuances, warm resinous materials, and dark accords, so the fragrance feels modern while retaining classic masculine composure.
Those who enjoy leather, woody, and warm spicy compositions may want to explore Tom Ford Fucking Fabulous, Jean Paul Gaultier Le Mâle Le Parfum, and Mugler A*Men Pure Malt Creation.
At the same time, A Private Man stands out for its combination of whiskey, benzoin, and tonka bean, creating a denser and more distinctive evening impression.
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 rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
The most concentrated form of perfume with a deep, multifaceted composition, exceptional durability, and an expressive trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The database does not list the top and middle notes of A Private Man separately, so it is more accurate to consider the composition as a cohesive blend of the stated accords.
The notes include benzoin, cardamom, lavender, a leather accord, tonka bean, whiskey and a woody accord.
Cardamom and lavender create a spicy, aromatic opening, while the leather accord gives the fragrance a dry, textural quality.
Whiskey adds a deep, boozy nuance to the composition, while tonka bean and benzoin provide warm, balsamic softness.
The woody accord supports the fragrance's rich character and binds its individual facets into a lasting trail.
In terms of olfactory families, the composition combines balsamic, boozy, green, leathery, spicy and woody nuances.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Alexandria Fragrances |
| Segment | Artisanal perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://alexandriafragrances.com |
| Year of production | 2024 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Perfume extract |
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