A Xerjoff from 2018 and still without a review? Quite unusual. Well, as someone who prefers to write less, I suppose I should contribute a few words. Actually, you can almost piece it together from the various statements, but it deserves a slightly more detailed text.
It starts off very floral-citrusy-fruity, for me rather harsh and difficult to distinguish. This opening unfortunately has a bit of a bathroom cleaner charm. Not the citrus bomb, but something with flowers. Fortunately, this attack subsides after a few minutes. If honey is present, it tends to be overshadowed.
The heart, on the other hand, lingers for quite a while. The citrus fruits have vanished, and strong white flowers dominate. I barely smell rose, if at all, and the orange blossom I usually appreciate is also very subdued. Besides ylang-ylang, I would also suspect jasmine, even though that doesn't appear in the notes. The background is supported by a light sweetness, and the honey seems to have managed to find its way into the heart. The heart phase with the strong floral dominance lasts a long time. It's hard to say exactly how long, as the transition to the base is very slow.
Over time, the flowers recede a bit, and the scent becomes softer and, I find, more complex. A very delicate but recognizable tobacco leaf note is supported by a bit of vanilla, and the honey seems to stubbornly but subtly remain. For me, this is the most beautiful phase of the fragrance, as it shows complexity and interweaving. Whether this is already the base or a late development of the heart note is something everyone can decide for themselves. If it's the heart, then it's a long heart phase.
After 3-4 hours, the flowers seem a bit exhausted, and you can also catch a whiff of a slightly woody base. The mentioned base notes, however, give the impression of a much stronger woody base; overall, it is rather subtly woody and does not show dominance of vetiver or patchouli. The flowers do not completely withdraw either.
Overall, a quite successful fragrance with an interesting development. Personally, I find it too floral, especially for daily wear, hence there is no overwhelming rating. Tending to be rather feminine (if one wants to stick to the classic classification). You definitely need to like flowers; if so, it is definitely worth a test. The floral phase lingers long and is really well done after the initial attack.
Leviz 4 years ago
