Après Vous Alex Simone

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Après Vous Alex Simone worth trying?

Après Vous by Alex Simone is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, powdery, coconut with Coconut Milk, Powdery Notes, Cedar

The first impression

Après Vous by Alex Simone is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Après Vous was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Coconut Milk, Powdery Notes and Cedar; middle notes are Sandalwood, Iris and Wallflower; base notes are Woody Notes, Amber and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
powdery 85%
coconut 70%
iris 60%
sweet 50%

The perfumer behind it

Bertrand Duchaufour

Bertrand Duchaufour

Bertrand Duchaufour is a renowned French perfumer with a prolific career spanning many brands. He has created fragrances for Acqua di Parma, including Blu Mediterraneo - Cipresso Di Toscana and Colonia Assoluta, as well as for Aedes de Venustas, such as Café Tabac and Copal Azur. His style is known for its complexity and use of natural ingredients.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Coconut Milk Coconut Milk
Powdery Notes Powdery Notes
Cedar Cedar

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Sandalwood Sandalwood
Iris Iris
Wallflower Wallflower

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Woody Notes Woody Notes
Amber Amber
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Après Vous Alex Simone

Essence

The Sovereign commands with quiet grace. Après Vous’ coconut milk and cedar opening exudes understated luxury, while iris and sandalwood middle notes reveal a regal poise. Vanilla and amber in the base crown the composition with timeless elegance.

Style & Aesthetic

Tailored lines, neutral tones, and impeccable fabrics reflect their refined taste. The powdery coconut accord mirrors their ability to balance softness with authority-a cashmere-wrapped directive.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in leading by allure, not force. The fragrance’s woody-powdery duality embodies their creed: true power is subtle, lingering like sandalwood on skin.

Relationships

They attract devotees, not equals. Partners are chosen for their ability to appreciate the scent’s intricate layers, though few ever fully penetrate the ambered reserve.

Lifestyle

Every detail is curated, from the polished desk to the evening soirée. The moderate sillage ensures their presence is felt without announcement.

Shadow

Their detachment can border on coldness. The vanilla’s sweetness hints at warmth they rarely show, lest it undermine their reign.

Conclusion

Après Vous is a throne in a bottle, for those who rule with a whisper, not a shout.