Alpha Gold Men EDP

Fragrance Designer: Farhan R Patel

Fragrance Family: Fresh, Aromatic, Woody, Sweet

Experience: A bright, confident opener that settles into something warm and grounded. Projects well without being aggressive. Solid longevity through a full workday.

Top notes: Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin, Lavender, Green Leaves

Heart notes: African Orange Flower, Spices

Base notes: Patchouli, Virginia Cedar, Vanilla

Designer's Note: This one starts fresh and citrusy – almost like a morning shower – then the lavender smooths everything out. Give it an hour and the cedar-vanilla base comes through. That's where it lives for most of the day.

Works well in office settings, client meetings, anywhere you want to smell put-together without trying too hard. The vanilla keeps it from being too sharp or formal, so it's also fine for a dinner or casual evening out.

Not a clubbing fragrance. Not young and sporty. More "the guy who showed up prepared and isn't nervous about it." One tester said it reminded him of his favourite shirt – clean, reliable, just works.

Handles Indian summers reasonably well because of the fresh top, but really shines in AC environments and cooler months when the woody base gets more time to develop.