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Alexandra Short
by The Dua Brand
Alexandra Short is a gourmand vanilla fragrance with sweet, powdery, and floral accords, centered around vanilla, caramel, whipped cream, and Turkish rose. It carries a bright, cake-like sweetness reminiscent of baked desserts, with bergamot adding a slight citrus lift. The scent evolves into a soft, powdery vanilla-rose drydown, with some participants noting subtle incense or oud-like depth underneath. While many praise its clean, uplifting vanilla character—particularly for layering—others detect a synthetic, plasticky, or burnt scent that taints the experience, especially on skin. The perfume has moderate longevity and moderate-to-strong sillage, making it suitable for daytime wear and potentially a favored choice in spring and autumn. Despite its popularity among vanilla enthusiasts, some find it overly sweet, astringent, or harsh, especially due to skin chemistry or material quality concerns.
Pros
- +Clean, bright vanilla that works well for layering
- +Fragrance has moderate longevity and moderate-to-strong sillage
- +Appealing floral vanilla drydown with rose and subtle incense undertones
Cons
- −Some users detect a synthetic, plasticky, or burnt quality
- −Considered overly sweet and may lack complexity for discerning noses
- −Not universally flattering—can be harsh or astringent on certain skin types