McQueen Eau de Parfum by Alexander McQueen
Women 2016
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Description
Alexander McQueen Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition features an olfactive pyramid that opens with top notes of pink pepper, clove, and black pepper; unfolds into a heart of neroli, sambac jasmine, and ylang-ylang; and rests on a base of vetiver.
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Key notes
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Top
pink pepper
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Heart
tuberose
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Base
vetiver
Community
916 votes
- Positive 79%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 6.7%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
2,181 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
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Season
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701 votes
Time of day
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419 votes
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Fragrance profile
About McQueen Eau de Parfum
Alexander McQueen Eau de Parfum is an oriental floral fragrance for women. Launched in 2016, this composition features an olfactive pyramid that opens with top notes of pink pepper, clove, and black pepper; unfolds into a heart of neroli, sambac jasmine, and ylang-ylang; and rests on a base of vetiver.
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Longevity
Leading answer Moderate
370 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
483 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
180 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
156 votes
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Community reviews
6 reviews
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Here is a spiced narcissus where the clove and black pepper are in full force. Although the jasmine is present, it takes a back seat to the strength of those spices and the narcissus. In the end, it’s a blend of narcissus, spices, and vetiver. I bought an 8ml decant, liked it, and will use it, but it didn’t conquer me enough to buy the bottle. If you’re looking for narcissuses like those in L’Interdit, you won’t find them here: the white florals are accompanied by plenty of pepper and clove.
A super creamy white floral with a touch of wood. Although neroli dominates, there is a hint of yellow floral. Once it settles, the neroli becomes spicier due to the clove, without losing the creaminess of the ylang, and gains a green, woody note thanks to the vetiver. The sillage and longevity are good on my skin; it projects all day, but be careful not to over-spray as the pepper becomes too prominent and gives headaches. I think it’s a pretty, feminine floral, but don’t be fooled by the colour: it has bite and is quite mature; I don’t see anyone under 25-30 wearing this. Ideal for mid-season, day or night, to dress up without being luxurious or sexy. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 8/10 Original: 6/10
Super creamy white floral with a woody touch. Although the narcissus dominates, there’s a hint of yellow floral. As it settles, the narcissus becomes spicier due to the clove, without losing the creaminess of the ylang, and gains a green, woody note thanks to the vetiver. The trail and longevity are good on my skin; it projects all day, but be careful not to over-spray as the pepper stands out too much and gives a headache. I think it’s a pretty, feminine floral, but don’t be fooled by the colour: it has bite and is quite mature; I don’t see anyone under 25-30 using this. Ideal for mid-season, day or night, to dress up without being luxurious or sexy. Pleasant: 7/10 Interesting: 7/10 Versatile: 8/10 Original: 6/10
A white floral with a spicy twist, perhaps a slightly dense scent for spring-summer but with very weak projection for autumn-winter. Perhaps that ‘no man’s land’ is the reason for its lack of popularity. It’s a pity because it smells delicious and is well-balanced.
White floral with a spicy note, perhaps a slightly dense scent for spring-summer but with very weak projection for autumn-winter. Perhaps that ‘no man’s land’ is the reason for its lack of popularity. It’s a pity because it smells good and is well-balanced.
I absolutely adore this fragrance; it feels incredibly feminine and very elegant. I’m surprised it’s so little-known, to the point where there aren’t even any reviews. It’s creamy thanks to the neroli, yet not heavy enough to cause headaches; it’s soft, velvety, like a hug. On me, it develops best in good weather, in spring or summer evenings; in winter-autumn (though it can be worn), it feels a bit short-lived. The longevity and sillage are average, which is its weak point for me—not that it’s bad, but it could be better… the bottle is also delicious, simple yet very chic. I recommend it to lovers of soft florals with character and personality.