Rose Alba

This is one of the most surprising blind buys I've made in a while. The notes looked pretty basic and the reviews were decent, not great. Turns out, Rose Alba is glorious. I've fallen in love with this one. It's an exotic rose blend that is timeless but not vintage. It manages to somehow be both bright *and* dark, something few fragrance pull off well. The peach and plum add an alluring sweetness to spicy rose heart and woody base. It is deeply feminine, sexy, and "magnetic" as my husband describes it. Yet it's not so brash as to be relegated to the status of a "bedroom-only" fragrance. It would be acceptable in an office environment too, as the is not overpowering. This is one of those fragrances that stirs an image in my mind. It evokes a gorgeous, multifaceted, and mysterious woman, whose quiet confidence draws all eyes to her. She is effortlessly sensual and enticing without being crass or raising eyebrows. She inspires profound curiosity in those who fall under her spell. It rates among my favorites: 9.5/10

A musky plummy rose, this one is definitely the top contender amongst the Alexander J range I’ve tested so far. There is some intriguing note which reminds me of the Oriental Guerlain range but I can’t figure it out. The plum starts out sour but ripe at the same time, and vanilla is present. Superior projection and longevity than others from the same family. The packaging is a bit over the top. First there’s the velvet embossed cardboard box, then another box with a drop down side, the bottle is very pretty fuchsia with gold adornments that are not quite affixed to it. A bit of an exercise if you prefer to do a quick grab and spray as you leave the house, but that’s just an observation and not a complaint. Overall would make a lovely gift or addition to a collection.

in a word: wonderful. a perfectly silky, rosy scent with a hint of sandalwood. The plum is juicy and very tender in aroma. sexy but not continuous. Strong but not aggressive. Very durable to wear. Fabulous. There is something woody accord in it that makes the scent soft and special. One of the most outstanding scents of Alexander J.. perfect!

I love it. It's got the lushness of rose, tanginess? of sour fruits, earthy woody notes. Mature, luxurious, with a lightness that makes it suitable for daywear, or even office wear. Good sillage and longevity, I sprayed it in the morning and I could smell it all day!

Fruity and sweet fragrance, it smells so, so good. A great blend of notes...I get the peach note and the rose smells amazing.The rose isn't jammy, it has a sweetness to it. I thought the black pepper would overpower everything but I don't smell it at all.