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Fragrances/American Eagle/Alive

Alive by American Eagle

Fragrance / 2001

Alive

MASCULINE

7.7/ 1012 ratings

CitrusWoodyGreen

aromatic

fresh spicy

Released: 2001
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

AliveAmerican Eagle

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Anise Green Leaves Basil Watery Notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Woody

Green

aromatic

fresh spicy

soft spicy

warm spicy

white floral

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.0 / 10

Sillage4.0 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

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Day100%

Night50%

Audience skew

Male75%
Female0%
Unisex25%

By scent profile

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Ratings & reviews

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7.7/10

Excellent

12 ratings

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Frequently asked

What does Alive by American Eagle smell like?+

Alive by American Eagle features a layered composition opening with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Cardamom at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Geranium at the heart, Sandalwood, Musk, and Amber in the base. The overall character is citrus, woody, green.

What are the notes in Alive?+

Top notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cardamom, Tangerine, Anise, and Green Leaves. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Geranium, Clary Sage, Lily, and Cloves. Base notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli.

Is Alive for men or women?+

Alive by American Eagle is designed for men.

When was Alive released?+

Alive by American Eagle was launched in 2001.

What fragrances are similar to Alive?+

Fragrances similar to Alive include Alive by All Good Scents, American Eagle AEO 1977 by American Eagle, AEO Live Surf by American Eagle, Epic by American Eagle, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Alive by American Eagle is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Alive was launched in 2001. Top notes are Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot, Basil, Cardamom, Green Leaves, Anise and Watery Notes; middle notes are Geranium, Rose, Lily, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Cloves; base notes are Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.