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A timeless masculine masterpiece, Habit Rouge EDT balances crisp citrus with smooth leather, spicy warmth, and powdery balsams. Effortlessly refined and evocative, it's the signature of the cultivated gentleman.
A budget Perfume Parlour interpretation of Xerjoff Richwood (2010) by Jacques Flori - the citrus-rose-patchouli signature from Xerjoff's Shooting Stars collection that became one of the Italian house's most-loved unisex woody-balsamic compositions. Honest dupe-fidelity for autumn-winter and date wear.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 20% | 75% |
| Floral | 15% | 60% |
| Fruity | 3% | 40% |
| Green | 7% | 20% |
| Sweet | 22% | 55% |
| Warm | 15% | 60% |
| Woody | 17% | 85% |
| Earthy | 14% | 55% |
| Animalic | 8% | 20% |
| Fresh | 13% | 45% |
Mood
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Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The vibrant citrus and florals make Habit Rouge EDT especially fitting for spring and fall, while its spicy-woody-leather base also gives it enough warmth for cooler days. Its brightness can become overwhelming in peak summer heat, and it is less cozy than ideal for deep winter.
Occasions
Habit Rouge EDT's sophistication and moderate projection make it versatile for office, date, and formal settings, while its classic style and leather-amber backbone keep it a bit too dressy and complex for sport or intense casual wear.
Seasons
Citrus-rose-patchouli-labdanum-sandalwood reads firmly autumn-winter; the polished niche-house warmth carries into a cool spring evening. Less natural in warm summer.
Occasions
Sophisticated woody-balsamic with composed projection fits date, formal evening, and dinner wear naturally; office viable at low dosage. Too distinctive for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Citrus, Warm Spicy accords and Tangerine, Bergamot notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
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