30 community ratings

Fructus Virginis (Parfum Extract)

2019UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.5/ 10

Community score
30 ratings

Alexandria Fragrances Fructus Virginis is a sweet, gourmand unisex scent built around black cherry, cherry liqueur and bitter almond; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: Like a fruit basket, fun and colorful.

How does it perform?

From 28 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.4 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Jasmine sambac Sandalwood Cedar Black cherry

Cherry liqueur

Tonka bean Peru balsam Bitter almond

Griotte syrup

Turkish rose Vetiver

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Woody
Smoky

What does Fructus Virginis (Parfum Extract) smell like?

The notes are not split into top, heart and base, so the scent reads as a single whole. Black cherry, cherry liqueur and griotte syrup give it a fruity, sugary weight, while bitter almond and tonka bean push that sweetness in a gourmand direction. Jasmine sambac and Turkish rose add a soft floral touch, and sandalwood, cedar and vetiver set down a spicy, woody, slightly smoky base.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters suggest leisure and evening wear, with daily, night out and business use close behind. It sits as a unisex scent. Tom Ford Lost Cherry and The Dua Brand Popped Cherry have a close profile.