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Home Fragrances Alaïa Alaïa
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Eau de parfum

Alaïa Alaïa

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Female
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Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:

Alaïa Alaïa: The Debut Fragrance of a Legendary House

Released in 2015, Alaïa Alaïa is an eau de parfum that instantly won the hearts of connoisseurs of exquisite fragrances.

This feminine perfume, created under the guidance of talented perfumer Marie Salamagne, reflects the spirit of sculpture and elegance inherent in the Alaïa fashion house.

Founded in partnership with Shiseido, the brand embodies the same architectural precision in perfumery as in fashion, making this fragrance a true masterpiece.

Positioning and Character of the Fragrance

Alaïa Alaïa belongs to the Floral and Oriental families, creating a unique balance of tenderness and passion.

Its subtle sillage makes it ideal for daily use, offering a delicate and unobtrusive presence that highlights individuality without being overpowering.

The fragrance is built on the contrast of fresh and warm notes, making it versatile for different seasons and occasions—from the office to a romantic evening.

Application Practice: How to Use Alaïa Alaïa

For optimal fragrance development, it is recommended to apply 1 to 2 sprays on the skin and 1 to 2 sprays on clothing.

This dosage allows you to enjoy all facets of the composition without overwhelming others and ensures a smooth development from top notes to the deep base.

This approach helps maintain the harmony of the fragrance throughout the day, making it your subtle yet confident companion.

Creators and Inspiration

The perfume was created by Marie Salamagne, who skillfully captured founder Azzedine Alaïa's memories of Tunisia, where he spent his childhood.

Inspired by oriental motifs, the fragrance combines the freshness of mountain air with warm musky chords, creating an image of elegance and sophistication.

This release became a significant milestone for the brand, strengthening its reputation in the perfumery world and demonstrating how fashion and fragrances can merge into a single artistic expression.

Similar Fragrances

If you enjoyed Alaïa Alaïa, consider Estée Lauder Pleasures, Bvlgari Goldea, and Bvlgari Rose Goldea—these fragrances also offer floral-oriental compositions that can complement your collection and provide alternative options for lovers of refined and feminine perfumes.

Each has its unique characteristics, but all share the elegance and depth characteristic of Alaïa Alaïa.

For more information, visit the official resource: http://www.ninaricci.com.

More than 86% of users recommend this fragrance!
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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Girls and women
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Weak

A subtle trail—just a hint of fragrance

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

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

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

Pyramid of Notes Alaïa Alaïa

The Alaïa Alaïa composition begins with a refreshing accord of fresh notes, mountain air, and spicy pink pepper, which adds a spark of vitality and creates an intriguing start.

In the heart of the fragrance, delicate floral notes unfold: playful freesia, elegant peony, and classic rose, creating a refined and feminine image that smoothly transitions into a deep base.

The base consists of warm and sensual accords: animalistic notes, leather accord, white musk, delicate violet, and deep musk, which provide a long and thrilling sillage, completing this multi-layered and captivating olfactory story.

Perfumers

Gender Female
Brand Alaïa
Segment Luxury perfumery
Country France
Website http://www.alaia.fr
Year of production 2015
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Shiseido Group

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Fresh Notes
Fresh Notes
Note photo Mountain Air
Mountain Air
Note photo Pink pepper
Pink pepper
Note photo Freesia
Freesia
Note photo Peony
Peony
Note photo Rose
Rose
Note photo Animalistic notes
Animalistic notes
Note photo Leather accord
Leather accord
Note photo Musk
Musk

Top notes

Fresh Notes Mountain Air Pink pepper

Heart notes

Freesia Peony Rose

Base notes

Animalistic notes Leather accord Musk Violet musk

Families

Family East East
Family Floral Floral

Fragrance characteristics

based on 11 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
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Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Imperceptible
2
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
9%
Unisex
18%
Female
73%
What kind of event
Date
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Wedding
0%
Sport
0%
Sleep
0%
For party
0%
For every day
100%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
0%
Theatre
0%
Office
0%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
26%
Spring
Spring
17%
Summer
Summer
22%
Autumn
Autumn
35%
For what style / mood
Casual
50%
Gala
0%
Classic
25%
Avant-garde
0%
Romantic
25%
Sporty
0%
For what age
under 18
33%
18-25 years old
6%
26-35 years old
33%
36-45 years
11%
46+ years old
6%
Any
11%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
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2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
0%
4-5 sprays
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Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
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On the wrist
50%
On the knees
0%
On the back of the neck
0%
Behind the ears
0%
On the elbow
25%
On the abdomen
0%
On the back of the hand
0%
On clothes
25%
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On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
17%
Enter the cloud
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1-2 atomisations
50%
2-3 atomisations
17%
3-4 atomisations
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4-5 sprays
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Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
25%
Exoticism
12%
Luxury
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Euphoria
12%
Passion
25%
Joy
12%
Calm
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Excitement
0%
Sadness
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Despair
0%
Effect
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Effect
Pleasant and unobtrusive
3
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
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A girl in her boyfriend's leather jacket could smell like this. In this fragrance, I sense cold musk, black leather, peony, and powder with violets
5/5
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Leather fragrances are always a special story, and in my opinion, you should start your acquaintance with this particular perfume. Even if you don't like such notes, give it a try, it might surprise you. It's no wonder this fragrance received the Elle Beauty Awards in 2016. Turin, although not always trustworthy for me, seems to be right here - five stars and the name "peppery suede" sound impressive, although for me it's still leather. Ten years of effort by Azzedine Alaïa and Marie Salamagne were not in vain, resulting in a fragrance that combines sexuality and intellect. It's as if it tells a story of the European East, with lightness, coolness, and perhaps even passion. Despite floral notes like freesia and peony, I believe a man could also wear it. The bottle is a separate topic, it's clear there's a talented designer behind it. The fragrance is long-lasting, not intrusive, and, importantly, very sexy. You don't encounter it on many people, and that only adds to its charm 😔
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The fragrance starts with musk and peony, and a leather base adds depth. There's a certain freshness, perhaps that's the feeling of mountain air. The initial notes sound a bit neutral, as if for everyone. But then it develops, becoming warmer and more feminine, as if embracing the skin. Violet perfectly softens the musk and leather, creating harmony. Pepper is barely noticeable but adds an interesting touch. This scent creates an atmosphere as if you're walking on a cool summer night with your loved one's leather jacket on your shoulders 🌙
4/5
4
A woody-sweet scent appeals to me more. It's like a warm embrace. The leather is pleasant, of course, but I can't say it's beautiful. Its longevity is quite noticeable
5/5
5
This perfume really sparks a lot of debate. Some love it, while others find it too heavy with metallic accents. The leather feels soft and velvety, but with a peppery kick. Peony adds lightness, and violet makes the scent more delicate. All the notes complement each other beautifully. The longevity is simply amazing, but it's best to apply it carefully 🌸
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At first, the scent reminds me of metal shavings, and some say it feels like an electric shock. But after just 15-20 minutes, freesia and peony reveal themselves. In the base, you can feel leather. I really liked this fragrance! It stays close to the skin, perfect for the office
4/5
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I had high hopes for this fragrance, based on its description, brand history, and rave reviews. But, unfortunately, they weren't met. The fragrance indeed has noticeable pepper, violet, musk, and leather notes, but overall it didn't captivate me. For me, it's too bitter, and I prefer there to be at least some sweetness. But it's impossible not to note that the composition is complex and rich. The bottle is simply magnificent - it's one of the best, and the content and form perfectly match. I would categorize this fragrance as an evening scent; it's ideal for a night out, especially with a luxurious dress, when the wearer is confident in her beauty )
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4
I can't say this fragrance impressed me. The advertising, the bottle, and the scent itself - each has its own story, but they don't intersect at all. I expected more from such a stylish bottle and interesting notes in the pyramid. But in the end, it all didn't come together as a whole. There's a cool leather jacket with the smell of fresh wind, there are some flowers, but that's it. It feels like something amazing, something breathtaking, should open up under this leather and blurred flowers. But it didn't happen, and that disappointed me 😕
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5
This fragrance is pure POWER for me. I feel leather in it, so hot and alluring. It's not the first time I've bought it, and I'll definitely come back for it again. It's unique, not for everyday use
4/5
4
The scent is truly unusual and captivating. A blind buy is not recommended, especially because of the leather note. But, fortunately, here the leather doesn't cause discomfort - it's not harsh or masculine at all. Everything in this fragrance is very delicate, sexy, and with a light musky, powdery undertone
5/5
5
Mountain air certainly sounds appealing, but in reality, I never quite grasped what it actually entails. For me, this fragrance unfolds more with woody accents and soft leather 🌲
3/5
3
The fragrance reminds me of warm skin, sweetness, and woody notes. But something is missing, it seems too simple and indistinct. It feels like it lacks depth, and that makes me sad
3/5
3
This fragrance is too intense for me. The sweetness here is so dense, and the woody notes with musk just fill the space. Leather accents are also present, but they seem to slip away, not letting themselves be caught 😅
3/5
3
The scent isn't bad, of course, but on first impression, it just seems to slip away. I feel like I can't quite grasp it, it's unclear what it's really about — flowers or leather. If I smell it again, I probably won't recognize it, and that doesn't happen to me often. It seems like this perfume is faceless, like a spy hiding in the shadows 😔
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