Pushkinskaya (пушкинская) Alexandra Gluck

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2017

At a glance

Is Pushkinskaya (пушкинская) Alexandra Gluck worth trying?

Pushkinskaya (Пушкинская) by Alexandra Gluck is a fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Evening wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
floral, citrus, iris with Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange, Iris

The first impression

Pushkinskaya (Пушкинская) by Alexandra Gluck is a fragrance for women. Pushkinskaya (Пушкинская) was launched in 2017. The nose behind this fragrance is Alexandra Gluck. Top notes are Blood Orange and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Iris, Hibiscus, Frangipani, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Cherry Blossom and Plum Blossom; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amber, Sage and Rose Hip.

What shapes the scent

floral 100%
citrus 85%
iris 70%
amber 60%
fruity 50%
vanilla 40%
powdery 35%
tropical 30%
sweet 25%
fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Alexandra Gluck

Alexandra Gluck

Alexandra Gluck is a Russian perfumer known for her work with niche and independent fragrance houses, often drawing inspiration from cultural and geographic themes. Her style blends natural and synthetic notes to create evocative, narrative-driven scents that range from mineral and metallic to green and floral. Notable creations include Apatite and Carnelian, which explore gemstone-inspired accords, as well as Bulvar Dmitriya Donskogo and Kurskaya, which reference Moscow locations. Her work reflects a deep connection to place and material, contributing to a growing interest in regionally inspired perfumery.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Blood Orange Blood Orange
Mandarin Orange Mandarin Orange

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Iris Iris
Hibiscus Hibiscus
Frangipani Frangipani
Passionfruit Passionfruit
Vanilla Vanilla
Cherry Blossom Cherry Blossom
Plum Blossom Plum Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Amber Amber
Sage Sage
Rose Hip Rose Hip

The mood it creates

The Muse Archetype: Portrait of Pushkinskaya (пушкинская) Alexandra Gluck

Essence

Pushkinskaya embodies the Muse archetype, a whirlwind of creative inspiration. The tropical florals and citrus burst mirror their ability to electrify ordinary moments with artistry. Like Pushkin's verse, they find lyricism in passionfruit and plum blossoms alike.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in silk scarves and vintage brocade, mixing eras with deliberate anachronism. The cherry blossom and frangipani notes manifest as delicate hair adornments and layered necklaces that chime when they move. Their aesthetic is maximalist yet ethereal.

Philosophy & Values

They believe beauty is an act of resistance against monotony. The vanilla and amber base grounds their flights of fancy in sensual immediacy, while the citrus top notes declare their allegiance to spontaneity. Every day demands a small, glorious rebellion.

Relationships

They inspire crushes and creative collaborations in equal measure. Lovers are drawn to their hibiscus-bright enthusiasm, though some struggle to keep pace with their mercurial passions. The tonka bean warmth ensures they never leave hearts cold-only wistful.

Lifestyle

Their apartment overflows with half-finished canvases and handwritten letters sealed with wax. They host salons where poets debate under strings of fairy lights. The good longevity reflects their knack for making fleeting impressions linger in memory.

Shadow

Their need to enchant can tip into performance, masking authentic fatigue. The sage and rose hip base whispers reminders to sometimes simply be, not dazzle. Not every moment requires a curtain call.

Conclusion

Pushkinskaya is a love letter to the creative spirit. Like its namesake boulevard, this fragrance invites leisurely strolls through gardens of imagination-where even a blood orange sunset deserves sonnet.