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Which Should You Buy?
This is absolute cookie porn for gourmand lovers, but only if you're happy reapplying it constantly. It's a photorealistic, buttery chocolate biscuit dream to many, but others find it too artificial or just a blob of cold butter. Prepare for polarising opinions and abysmal longevity unless you bathe in it.
Italica 2021 by Xerjoff is an opulent feast of sweet, creamy almond and milk shaken in a warm vanilla base, perfect for those seeking an indulgent experience.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 0% | 1% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 0% |
| Sweet | 57% | 51% |
| Warm | 15% | 18% |
| Woody | 8% | 14% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 2% | 7% |
| Fresh | 5% | 4% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its sweet gourmand profile is ideal for casual settings, offering a comforting and approachable vibe. However, the strong initial sweetness and weak longevity make it less suitable for formal events or the office, where subtlety and persistence are usually preferred.
Seasons
With its warm and sweet accords of milk, almond, and vanilla, Xerjoff Italica 2021 is particularly suited for cooler months like fall and winter, but it can still be charming in spring due to its gourmand allure.
Occasions
Its rich gourmand profile makes it ideal for formal occasions or romantic dates, while its moderate-to-strong projection ensures it doesn’t overwhelm in casual or office settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Lactonic accords and Milk, Vanilla notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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