Don EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original
85%

Highest EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Don EDP
Xerjoff's Don is a bold, divisive scent that swings from 'masterpiece' to 'utterly boring'. If you can get past the initial metallic blast, it's a deep, dark tobacco and whisky blend that's not for the faint of heart or those seeking mass appeal. It's an acquired taste, but worth exploring.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Highest EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Don Join The Club - a sweet fragrance led by Gunpowder, with warm spicy 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
Don EDP
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Notes

Don
Highest

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

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Gunpowder 100%
Only in Highest
Tobacco 100%

Accords

Don Highest
100%
Tobacco
99%
Whiskey
95%
Sweet
90%
82%
Smoky
47%
Warm Spicy
78%
Vanilla
66%
63%
Woody
Gourmand
54%
50%
Caramel
46%
Aromatic
100%
99%
Sweet shared
95%
90%
82%
Warm Spicy shared
47%
78%
66%
63%
54%
50%
46%

Performance

Don Highest
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Don

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Don's heavy, smoky accords and perceived intimate projection make it less suitable for the office but highly recommended for dates and formal settings. Its unique, bold character is best showcased in evening wear or specific, confident statements.

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Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The sweet character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sweet, warm spicy signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Don EDP
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