Xerjoff 2013 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Amber Star

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Amber Star is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013, created by Chris Maurice. Amber Star opens with Cedar, Ylang-Ylang, and Ambergris, settles into a heart of Balsam, Guaiac Wood, and Myrrh, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin, and Opoponax. Xerjoff's Amber Star carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper head-turner, but the drama isn't just in the scent; it's in the price tag and the baffling 'bundle-only' release. Amber Star is a complex, indulgent ambergris dream that should be flying off shelves, but Xerjoff's marketing has made it a cult classic rather than a crowd-pleaser.
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Amber Star 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and incredible longevity make it too much for the office. However, its rich, sweet, and sensual nature, often described as 'sexy' and 'classy,' makes it perfectly suited for special occasions, formal events, and intimate date nights. It's a night-out showstopper, not a casual daytime spritz.

Ingredients and allergens

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About

Amber Star opens with a seductive blend of aromatic ylang-ylang, a hint of cedar, and the distinct saline warmth of ambergris. This quickly deepens into a rich, balsamic heart of guaiac wood and myrrh, resinous and almost church-like. The base anchors it with creamy sandalwood, sweet opoponax, and a decadent, vanillic benzoin, creating a smooth, opulent finish that lingers for ages. It's a journey from intriguing start to a sumptuous, enveloping drydown.

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