Xerjoff 2013 EDP

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1888

by Karine Vinchon-Spehner , Michèle Saramito

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Xerjoff 1888 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Karine Vinchon-Spehner and Michèle Saramito. 1888 opens with Carnation, Pepper, Saffron, and Coriander, settles into a heart of Neroli, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Birch. Xerjoff's 1888 carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a proper spicy amber floral that splits the room; some swear by its classic elegance, others find it too 'old-school' or 'medicinal'. Definitely not for everyone, so sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Bold
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1888 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and rich, spicy-amber profile make it too much for the office. However, it's perfect for formal events and dates, with many reviewers praising its luxurious and head-turning quality.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), BHT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, CITRAL, COUMARIN, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Opens with a potent kick of pepper, saffron, and fiery carnation, leading into a creamy heart of ylang-ylang and neroli. The dry down is a rich, warm blend of amber, sandalwood, and patchouli, with a hint of birch giving it an intriguing woody depth, sometimes reminiscent of root beer or cola.

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