Les Alpes

Les Alpes de Nissaba is an aromatic and woody extrait de parfum built with materials from the Alpine mountain range: pine needles, hay, and juniper berries. The brand states 90% naturally derived ingredients and French organic wheat alcohol. Signed by Fabrice Pellegrin.

The opening combines pine needles and fennel. It is a crisp, vegetal opening, with the resinous edge of pine and the aniseed nuance of fennel, together giving the sensation of cold air.

The heart brings together juniper berries, geranium, cardamom, and cistus. The juniper keeps the dry, gin-like line, geranium adds a green, slightly rosy facet, and cistus begins to introduce the warmth that defines the base.

The base is made up of hay, a bouquet of woods, and fir balsam. The hay absolute brings that dry sweetness of cut grass that contrasts with the initial freshness, and the fir balsam closes with a dense resin. Nissaba states a longevity of 4 out of 5 and a projection of 4 out of 5.

What notes does Les Alpes have?

Nissaba lists pine needles and fennel in the top notes; juniper berries, geranium, cardamom, and cistus in the heart; hay, a bouquet of woods, and fir balsam in the base.

How does an extrait differ from an eau de parfum?

Nissaba places Les Alpes in its extrait line, with a higher concentration of ingredients than the eau de parfum in the collection.

How long does Les Alpes last?

The brand rates it 4 out of 5 for longevity and 4 out of 5 for projection, within its own scale.

Who is it for?

Nissaba classifies it as masculine, although its aromatic, dry profile is not limited to any one type of wearer.

When is it best worn?

The brand recommends it for daytime, in spring and summer.