White on White Xerjoff 2022

Three Xerjoffs. One bundle. Only one gets the full bottle release. These points motivated me to buy this bundle right away. But how does the second one in the series perform?

There is already a review for the first in the series. So, I will now focus on the second fragrance.

As I went through the fragrance pyramid, I was almost certain that this scent would meet my taste or rather had to meet it. I am a big gourmand lover and therefore had high expectations. But now, onto the scent.

The opening strikes me as slightly spicy and gently green. What exactly I perceive here in terms of spices, I cannot say. Whatever it is: I really like it.
The spiciness, however, fades over time, leaving the scent only slightly spicy.

The main players of the fragrance come to the fore right after the opening, and three notes particularly caught my attention. Milk, vanilla, and balsam.

One thing I can say upfront: The scent does not go in an extremely sweet direction like "Casamorati - Italica | XerJoff," for example. I find that this fig milk note blends very well with the fig in the top note, the balsam in the heart, and especially the vanilla note in the base. I would say that the fig milk is like a kind of sun around which all the other notes revolve.

I find the balsamic touch very interesting. At first, I didn't know what to make of it, especially in combination with the other notes. In the end, it simply provides a lovely creaminess. You can definitely smell it; it’s a bit like smelling Vaseline. I unexpectedly like it a lot.

The patchouli in this fragrance comes across as rather chocolatey/creamy and not dirty/earthy. Very subtle but still noticeable. I also quite like the green touch in the scent.

I would classify the fragrance as a gourmand, but I find that it is still quite light for a gourmand, as the scent is carried on a light musk cloud. Absolutely not comparable to the other two fragrances, but this is how I perceive it. When I wore this scent outside for the first time on Saturday, my brother said that the perfume reminded him of white jellybeans (coconut), without knowing what fragrance I was wearing. I also get that association since he mentioned it. I definitely pick up on that coconut touch. It’s probably due to the milk combined with the creaminess and the sweet vanilla note.

Is this fragrance suitable for everyday use? I would say that it definitely is when applied in moderation. I haven’t tested it in the office yet, but 1-2 sprays should not be bothersome at all.

The longevity is good. I managed several hours without any issues. In terms of longevity, the second one (at least on my skin) has been the best. The sillage is not subtle; you can definitely perceive the scent. Therefore, one should be careful with the dosage if they want to wear this fragrance daily.

For me, this fragrance is the most beautiful of the three variants. The first is the soft, good mood-inducing scent carried on a musk cloud, while the second is a beautiful, white, and fluffy gourmand. Gourmand lovers should definitely get to know this friend, but I think even non-gourmand lovers could find something to enjoy here. My vote definitely goes to the second fragrance.

Again, I can only say one thing: I cannot discourage you from buying it; so far, I can recommend the purchase. Form your own opinion, and if you have the opportunity: test the scent! It’s definitely worth a try.