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The world first encountered Pretty Things by Scent by Alexis in 2007. A unisex fragrance rooted in the east and gourmet families. The nose behind this fragrance — Alexis Karl.
Brand country — the United States, with its deep-rooted relationship with the fragrance industry. Pretty Things Scent by Alexis unfolds gradually, effortlessly, and with great refinement — a perfect choice for day or evening.
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
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 scent of Pretty Things unfolds as a living composition, where notes flow smoothly and sequentially. The creative approach of Scent by Alexis is evident in the pacing of the notes and the overall aesthetic. Nothing here feels random, and the fragrance holds its character from opening to trail.
At olfactory-group level the composition is built around Gourmet, Fruit, Citrus and Floral. It also reaches into Drinks and Fairy. Within olfactory families the scent maps to East and Gourmet.
In a unified mixed pyramid the opening appears as one connected movement with a gourmand enveloping mood: Almond, Berries, Citrus accord, Fig, Milk, Neroli and Vanilla.
The heart and base are perceived as a gradual shift without abrupt breaks, which preserves the scent identity through drydown.
The internal accord map is driven by these accords: Citrus, Gourmet, Floral and Fruit without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Spicy and Alcoholic add depth to the backdrop.
Taken together Pretty Things reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. These are the scent structures best judged through real development.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Scent by Alexis |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | United States |
| Website | http://bodymadeluminous.tumblr.com/ |
| Year of production | 2007 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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