Xerjoff 2018 Parfum

U £££££ Acquired

Allende

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Allende is a Parfum launched in 2018, created by Chris Maurice. Allende opens with Magnolia and Vanilla, and settles into a heart of Cacao Pod. Xerjoff's Allende carries an Acquired verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Allende is a proper love-it-or-hate-it Xerjoff, a polarising vanilla-floral with a prominent, almost bizarre, lactonic waxiness you absolutely must test first. Don't expect a straightforward gourmand; this one's a wild, creamy ride that splits opinions down the middle.
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  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Unusual
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Allende Parfum bottle

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.

Notes

Top

VanillaVanillaMagnoliaMagnolia

Heart

Cacao PodCacao Pod

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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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While quite strong, the creamy, comforting profile makes it suitable for intimate settings like dates and casual wear. It's a bit much for the office due to its intensity and unique character, and not formal enough to be a go-to for black-tie events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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About

Opens with an unexpected chemical, almost almond-like sharpness, before settling into its core of creamy vanilla and powdery cacao pod. The magnolia weaves in a floral soapiness, alongside a distinct buttery, waxy texture that some compare to shea butter or even sun lotion. It dries down to a rich, comforting, sweet vanilla, with just a hint of dark chocolate, yet retains that peculiar, warm balm-like quality throughout.

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