Ceylon EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original
80%
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Ceylon Eau de Parfum bottle Ceylon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2017 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Indian Pearl Eau de Parfum bottle Indian Pearl EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ceylon EDP
This is Xerjoff's take on a full-bodied, animalic oud, and it’s a proper Marmite scent. Expect strong opinions - some call it a masterpiece, others pure barnyard. Definitely not a blind buy unless you like a wild ride.
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Our Verdict - Indian Pearl EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Ceylon - a citrus fragrance led by Calabrian Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Honey, with floral depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ceylon EDP
Indian Pearl EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 46% vs 28%
Jasmine 28% vs 33%
Bergamot 24% vs 37%
Shared Notes
Amber 36% vs 28%
Musk 34% vs 33%
Vanilla 29% vs 38%

Accords

Ceylon Indian Pearl
100%
Oud
42%
92%
Honey
Citrus
90%
79%
Powdery
57%
Floral
78%
70%
Sweet
66%
68%
Amber
64%
Musky
58%
Woody
54%
58%
Green
Oud shared
100%
42%
92%
90%
79%
Floral shared
57%
78%
Sweet shared
70%
66%
68%
64%
Woody shared
58%
54%
58%

Performance

Ceylon Indian Pearl
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Ceylon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its intense sillage and exceptional longevity, Ceylon is too overpowering for an office environment. This audacious scent thrives in formal settings or on a daring date night, where its rich, animalic warmth can truly stand out, but it's far too heavy for casual wear or sport.

Indian Pearl

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its citrus, floral signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
80%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, sweet, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ceylon EDP
Indian Pearl EDP
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