Alexander McQueen Kingdom Eau de Parfum Natural Spray.
Kingdom is a fusion of rare and exotic materials designed to
evoke a sensual and sexual fragrance with many different sides.
The first impression is one of fresh, sparkling femininity but
this develops to become darker more dangerous as the day
progresses.
The fragrance is primarily composed around the rare and noble
essence of sandalwood.
The top notes are a blend of fresh Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian
Mandarin and Tunisian Neroli.
The heart exudes the oriental aura of Cumin essence and a
cascade of Rose and Indian Jasmine petals.
The mere hint of a raw, animal scent is more overtly sexual.
A touch of ginger offers a fresh contrast to the Sandalwood and
Copahu wood, another precious and exotic wood with a peppery
trail.
Finally, the base notes are a blend of Bourbon vanilla and
Indonesian myrrh that infuses the woody notes with its sensual
presence.
It is the blend of woody, spicy and floral notes that makes
Kingdom unique.
Kingdom, like everything Alexander McQueen touches, plays on the
contrast between innocence and experience, between vulnerability
and sexual power.
The oval form of the Kingdom Parfum bottle is a symbol of the
cycle of renewal - of birth and rebirth.
As always, contradictory elements are at play. The outer casing
is uncompromisingly modern and brightly reflective, but slides open
to expose a more romantic and dark interior inspired by the
vibrancy of Venetian glass.
The outer casing is icy to the touch to begin with but warms in
the hands with time.
The bottle is heavy and, at first sight, impenetrable, implying
hidden depths.
The woman who buys it must interact with it privately to unravel
the mystery inside.
Once she has done so, it becomes her secret - her gift from the
designer.