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Hermetic Xerjoff 2016

7.6 / 10 77 Ratings

A popular perfume by Xerjoff for women and men, released in 2016. The scent is fruity-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fruity

Sweet

Spicy

Gourmand

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lemon

Pepper

Heart Notes

Peach

Rose

Ylang-ylang

Base Notes

Frankincense Caramel

Caramel

Gaiac wood

Tonka bean

Ratings

Scent

7.677 Ratings

Longevity

8.073 Ratings

Sillage

7.772 Ratings

Bottle

8.681 Ratings

Value for money

6.544 Ratings

Submitted by Michael · last update on 02/02/2026.

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Interesting Facts

The scent is exclusively available at Harrods. The “Kemi” line, which was originally marketed separately, was absorbed into the main XerJoff brand in 2023 as the “K Collection”.

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Reviews

5 in-depth fragrance descriptions

11/30/2022

9Scent 9Longevity 9Sillage

Vers
6 Reviews

Vers

2

Beauty cap

This is The most wearable scent of Kemi line for me………Its begin to end oriental sweet/bitter scent almost gourmand I can say. Its complex, attractive amazing perfume.

Ofcourse I will say like always sample it before buy a bottle. Its growing on me when I use it.

Its harrods exclusive but About a year Its sold out what I see, so I am not sure if Its still in production or discontinued

03/15/2024

6Scent 6Longevity 6Sillage

Parallax
3 Reviews

Parallax

2

Michellin Star Lemon Fromage?

I imagine, the creator of this perfume might have taken inspiration from Chanel's Allure Homme, which was turned into the creamier edition blanche. This perfume is like the final stage of that venture, not because it smells the same, but because it is a very creamy, sweetened lemon gourmand fragrance.

It reminds me of those ice creams that have a yellow-colored orange/lemon coating and vanilla milk inside. That's how I would describe this perfume.

It's an interesting creation, without a doubt, but not my cup of tea.

Updated on 03/15/2024

01/25/2026

9Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

Rufusp
15 Reviews

Rufusp

Unexpected Christmassy peach

This one caught me out a little as a bit of a gem, I initially got this as a free sample with another Xerjoff and didn’t even bother trying it as I deemed the bottle to suggest it might not be the sort of thing for me, quite clearly wrongfully.

As with some of my other Xerjoffs, the bottle is of complete disservice to the scent itself as this would do much better in something similar to the classic serge lutens bottles.

This opens with a bright peach and frankincense with just enough caramel showing through that it makes me think of old English Christmas, like a restored Tudor home in the English countryside during a Particularly mild winter, although to be deceiving once more I wouldn’t deem it a fragrance to be worn in winter, more spring or autumn, when the temperature is in the teens and the sun starts to fade.

This is better suited to an academic for an informal non-romantic dinner. Probably a safe blind buy if you like these sorts of things.

07/02/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

JLe
189 Reviews

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JLe

Helpful Review 4

May Punch to Spray

Hermetic is not an ordinary fragrance - it is quite special. Originally composed and distributed as an exclusive for Harrods in London, it can occasionally be found in some Xerjoff boutiques.

Although there is no woodruff in the pyramid, the note is distinctly perceptible and defines the scent. This is quite unusual to smell in a perfume and is immediately enjoyable from the first spray.
Hermetic is fresh, slightly sweet, herbaceous-spicy, simply a very unusual fragrance - without this being meant in a derogatory way.

Those who like green, sweet-spicy scents could hit the jackpot here.

Decide for yourself.

04/03/2025

9Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

XerxesI
14 Reviews

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XerxesI

1

A somewhat different (unknown) Xerjoff in green

Unplanned and unknown... or rather unexpectedly often.

We were shopping in Frankfurt - a dream for every perfume lover (high density of specialty stores)!

Of course, a visit to Xerjoff had to be included.

There I encountered this new green fragrance (see pictures below) with the beautiful cap. The bottle does not look like the title image here on Parfumo.

Curious, I asked what kind of fragrance it is.

Hermetic - an exclusive scent for Harrods London - only available in Xerjoff stores! (if it is even available at all). We only have a few left in stock.

So said the really pleasant salesperson.

Since I like to own things that not everyone has, the fragrance was of course immediately examined more closely with my nose.

And indeed, one encounters a kind of sweet woodruff here.
But a truly fresh scent! Not a gourmand (though delicious).

The woodruff is indeed the star at the start, but a bit of peach and pepper (spiciness/smokiness) also join in. Really somewhat hard to describe, as I know nothing comparable.

At first quite sweet and "edible," but after about 15 minutes, the sweetness fades for me and the woodruff takes a backseat. Then it becomes really nice and spicy.

I would describe it as slightly classic in the fragrance direction - but in a new unique way. The fragrance itself does not develop much further. This does not bother me here, as it is already something special on its own.

I have honestly never smelled a perfume like this before and know nothing similar.

Very unique!

What particularly stood out to me - the fragrance develops on clothing with a noticeable difference from the skin! On clothing, the spiciness is clearly softened and milder.

The sillage and longevity are in the upper mid-range - so not beast mode.
I also wear it in the office and have not received any negative feedback so far.

And I find the price/performance for an "exclusive" really great!
(240 euros for 100 ML)

That's why I don't understand all the negative comments.
All the better for the few who own it - it remains a rare fragrance that you won't encounter out there.

Every nose is different after all ;-)

My conclusion:
A hidden gem for anyone looking for something special and rare...

Updated on 02/02/2026

Statements

21 short views on the fragrance

Basilisk2803

3 years ago

2

Sorry, but smells like a hair spray for me. Was advised to wait for a really hot weather. Fingers crossed. So far - quite disappointed.

Rufusp

10 days ago

9Scent 7Longevity 5Sillage

Fresh juicy Christmassy peach and frankincense

Eggi37

2 years ago

4.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

42

46

How does one come up with marketing something as exclusive
Gourmand sweetness
Thick & dense
With a dry, blunt spiciness
Somewhere between perfumed & edible

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