Jabir EDP

Xerjoff by Chris Maurice Original
66%
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Jabir Eau de Parfum bottle Jabir EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2023 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Seraphine Velvet Eau de Parfum bottle Seraphine Velvet EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Jabir EDP
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it scenario with Jabir. This isn't a safe blind buy; some find it a masterful floral oud, others recoil at what they perceive as genuinely unpleasant, skanky notes. You'll either adore its complexity or think it smells like an animal farm. Expect strong reactions, no in-between.
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Our Verdict - Seraphine Velvet EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Jabir - Xerjoff - a powdery fragrance led by Violet, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Jabir EDP
Seraphine Velvet EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Violet 30% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Shared Notes
Oud 31% vs 53%
Musk 19% vs 46%

Accords

Jabir Seraphine Velvet
100%
Floral
78%
57%
Powdery
90%
75%
Oud
66%
75%
Woody
69%
Fresh
66%
Rose
55%
Musky
54%
47%
Animalic
Floral shared
100%
78%
Powdery shared
57%
90%
Oud shared
75%
66%
75%
69%
66%
Musky shared
55%
54%
47%

Performance

Jabir Seraphine Velvet
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Jabir

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its potent sillage and intense oud and floral character, Jabir is best reserved for formal evening events or special dates where it can make a bold statement without overwhelming smaller spaces. Many reviews warn against wearing it in an office setting or casual outings due to its divisive nature and strong projection.

Seraphine Velvet

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The powdery 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 powdery, 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
66%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, oud, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Jabir EDP
Seraphine Velvet EDP
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