Alexander McQueen
Alexander McQueen's fragrance history developed in two notable stages: Kingdom appeared as the brand's debut in 2003, while McQueen Parfum and McQueen Eau de Parfum followed with Coty in 2016. These releases belong to different periods, making the full name and concentration especially important when identifying a fragrance.
About the brand
Alexander McQueen
Kingdom opens the early chapter of Alexander McQueen perfumery. Vogue described it as the brand's debut fragrance in 2003. If you are looking for this release, consider the age and condition of the bottle: this historical name may appear outside the current range.
McQueen Parfum and McQueen Eau de Parfum belong to the 2016 relaunch in partnership with Coty. Despite their similar names, the words Parfum and Eau de Parfum matter when identifying the exact version. Compare concentration, volume, and packaging before making a purchase, particularly when a listing does not provide complete details.
The house's visual language—precise silhouettes, theatricality, and contrast—helps explain how the collection is presented, but it does not automatically describe the scent. Test the fragrance on skin and consider its opening, development, and intensity after several hours. Comparing it on different days will reveal more than a similar bottle or a famous name.
Coty documented Alexander McQueen in its fragrance portfolio after the 2016 transaction, but this does not establish the current licensing status. For an individual bottle, rely on the information printed on its packaging and supplied in the product listing, while using the historical dates to distinguish between releases.