Accento Xerjoff 2011

Xerjoff Accento - No perfumer could hide from this name. Overhyped or worth the buy?

So first of all, Accento was my 4th Xerjoff and if it hadn't been for the Renaissance, it would have been my first.

The fragrance opens with a beautiful fruity touch consisting of pineapple and citrus notes. However, the pineapple note does not remind me of Creed Aventus. The slightly sour lemon note pairs surprisingly well with the pineapple.

A little further back, you can immediately sense the powdery-floral notes, which consist of iris and jasmine. Iris should be familiar to everyone due to fragrances like L'Homme - in comparison (although the fragrances are not comparable), Accento seems more exciting and not so "boring".
The jasmine note is subtly perceptible. Even those who are not fond of jasmine should find pleasure in this fragrance.

The Xerjoff-typical base, consisting of amber, musk, and vanilla, perfectly rounds off the fragrance and gives it a slightly creamy direction.

I have also heard that some find the base mixture slightly musty. I understand the thought, but I do not perceive it that way.

All in all, this is a DNA that I immediately recognize and is incomparable for me. Of course, the wheel was not reinvented here, yet in my opinion, the fragrance clearly belongs to a niche.

In terms of longevity, the fragrance is okay. For me, it's not a beast, but also not below average. 8/10

The sillage is surprisingly well perceived by the surroundings, even after several hours. Personally, I stop noticing the fragrance quite quickly, but the environment still seems to enjoy it. 8/10

Accento is completely universal and can be used unisex. In the office, at school, on a date, while shopping... For me, it's a perfect "grab n' go" fragrance. Always my first choice for days in the office.

I personally also find this DNA incredibly addictive. When I smell the spray head, I always have the urge to spray the fragrance on a test strip, into the air, or directly on my skin. Truly a very successful fragrance.

Since the fragrance is quite mass appealing and opens up to most people, it is for me the best niche entry. Theoretically, one could order the fragrance blind, and I am sure that it will please most people without any issues.
If you are new to the niche and want to discover Xerjoff for yourself, you can't go wrong with this fragrance.

Now a completely different question: worth the buy or overhyped?
To make it short: 100% WORTH the hype. The fragrance is incredibly well made, smells very luxurious, can be worn anywhere and by anyone, and has good performance. Sorry, but what else should a fragrance be able to do?

For me, Xerjoff Accento remains one of the ultimate jack-of-all-trades. You can wear this fragrance anywhere without any issues. Signature potential. With many fragrances, I wonder where the hype comes from, but here I fully understand it and I would recommend the fragrance to anyone.

In conclusion, one more thing - the fragrance is not so popular because you have never smelled anything like it. The fragrance is so popular because it sets different accents due to its universal applicability.