Burj Khalifa by Alexandria Fragrances
Men Women 2017
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Description
Burj Khalifa by Alexandria Fragrances is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, the nose behind this composition is Hany Hafez. The top notes are lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and green lime; the heart features ylang-ylang, jasmine, and fig; while the base reveals a complex blend of oud wood, ambergris, sandalwood, iris root, musk, saffron, agarwood,…
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When to wear it (votes)
Key notes
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Top
lime
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Heart
ylang-ylang
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Base
oud wood
Community
86 votes
- Positive 78%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 7.0%
The olfactory pyramid
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
224 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
86 votes
Season
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98 votes
Time of day
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56 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa by Alexandria Fragrances is a spicy oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2017, the nose behind this composition is Hany Hafez. The top notes are lemon, sour lime, bergamot, and green lime; the heart features ylang-ylang, jasmine, and fig; while the base reveals a complex blend of oud wood, ambergris, sandalwood, iris root, musk, saffron, agarwood, cinnamon, birch, patchouli, and oakmoss.
Flowers White flowers Woods and mosses Musk, amber and animalic Spices
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
58 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Room-filling
85 votes
Character
Leading answer Balanced
16 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Good value
10 votes
Have you worn Burj Khalifa?
Tell us how it opens, how it settles on your skin, how long it lasts and when you wear it.
aldau
The funniest thing is that neither rose nor oud appears in the notes list, yet it smells of rose, rose, and rose; the oud tries to make an appearance but fails completely. If you love rose, congratulations, because here it reigns with heavy, authoritative force. For my nose, it’s annoying, and for my girlfriend, it was an unbearable ordeal. If they say it’s an imitation of Roja Dove Amber Oud, that makes sense, since rose is the main note in that fragrance. And watch out, this ‘unisex’ label is a lie—it’s overwhelmingly feminine.
Juanpasiones
Smells amazing, for real. After trying several from Alexandria with a 7x5ml sample set, this one totally justifies the investment in the full bottle. Projects for about 3 hours, then clings to the skin for another 4 or 5. The evolution is lovely: begins with a fruity, citrusy, creamy oud that’s very easy to wear; gradually, white florals emerge. Reminded me of Nasomatto’s Pardon, but more like its sibling ‘No Apologies’—though Burj Khalifa leans much sweeter, more floral, and fruitier than the other. Very unisex, especially in the top and heart, but dries down to a more masculine note without being off-limits for a confident woman. In short, an interesting scent with a ‘very niche’ aura, smells expensive, elegant, and intriguing. I love that the Alexandrias I’ve tried perform better than designer frags; they never smell cheap and their dry-down is stoic. It’s sparked my curiosity to try the pricey Roja Amber Ooud to see how similar they are.
Juanpasiones
Smells amazing, for real. I’ve tried several from Alexandria with the 7x5ml sample set, and this one totally deserves the full bottle. Projects for about 3 hours, then clings to the skin for another 4 or 5. The evolution is great: starts as a fruity, citrusy, creamy oud that’s super wearable. Gradually, white florals emerge, reminding me of Nasomatto’s Pardon, but more like its sibling ‘No Apologies’—though Burj Khalifa feels sweeter, more floral, and fruitier than the other. Very unisex, especially in the top and heart, but dries down to a more masculine vibe; nothing that stops a confident woman from wearing it. Bottom line: an interesting scent with a ‘very niche’ aura, smells expensive, elegant, and intriguing. I love that Alexandrias perform better than designer frags; they never smell cheap and their dry-down is stoic. It’s made me want to try Roja’s Amber Ooud to see how similar they are.