Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff

Tony Iommi Monkey Special 2021

Timmmm
09/16/2023 - 06:05 AM
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As Chance Would Have It…

After being completely enchanted by the "XJ 1861 Naxos | XerJoff" from the house of Xerjoff, it was clear to me:
I absolutely must explore more highlights from this renowned brand.

So, I grabbed a 4-piece sample kit consisting of "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff", "Accento | XerJoff", and "Join The Club - 40 Knots | XerJoff" to send my sense of smell on an exciting journey. However, the still vacant fourth spot in my sample kit remained a mystery to me - I quickly chose the Tony Iommi without thinking much about it. I had never heard of this fragrance before or even considered its scent directions. In short, it served as a "filler".

Filled with anticipation, I waited a few days and could hardly wait to discover these highly praised scents. As soon as the package delivery person rang the bell, I already had the first sample in hand. But to be honest, my initial reaction was rather subdued - perhaps my expectations had simply set the bar too high. I sat there, enveloped in "Accento | XerJoff", "Oud Stars - Alexandria II (Parfum) | XerJoff", and "Join The Club - 40 Knots | XerJoff", and thought somewhat humbly: "Yes, these are beautiful fragrances, but none of them has truly knocked me off my feet so far."

Now it was time for the last sample, which I didn't expect much from anyway, since it was just a filler. I unpacked it and sprayed it on - WHOAAA!!!!!

From the very first spritz of this fragrance, I was overwhelmed by its intensity and depth. The top note instantly immersed me in a bath of rum, in which overripe passion fruits were also soaked.

After about 10 minutes, I emerged from this "rum bath", dried off, and enjoyed a delicious passion fruit cocktail, where the bartender had added a small splash of the finest rum. At the same time, a pleasant leather note developed, accompanied by a hint of caramel.

As the long day at the "fragrance pool" finally came to an end, a dark, yet sweet and very warm caramel note remained on the skin.

I am constantly fascinated by how the fragrance undergoes a continuous evolution throughout the day, revealing new facets of its identity at every turn. However, it is unmistakably the Tony Iommi at every stage.

Ultimately, I found my favorite fragrance in a completely unexpected way.
The Tony Iommi by Xerjoff has absolutely impressed me with its incomparable complexity and sensual depth and will surely always hold a firm place in my fragrance collection. This scent is a true masterpiece that one must experience to understand its magic. Anyone who doesn't try this fragrance is missing out. Unique!
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2 Comments
TeamTheresiaTeamTheresia 2 years ago
Would you say it's something for women? ♡
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TimmmmTimmmm 2 years ago
In my opinion, the scent is unisex, with a slight lean towards the masculine. However, because of its sweetness, it's definitely a great fragrance for women too. You should definitely give it a try!!!
Cheers, Tim :)
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