Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

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Aqua Regia

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Aqua Regia is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. Aqua Regia opens with Leather, Bergamot, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Iris, Violet, and Caramel, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Aqua Regia carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Aqua Regia by Xerjoff is a divisive, full-bodied leather fragrance; a sophisticated scent for the bold. Not a safe blind-buy, but a masterpiece for those who connect with its complex, dark leather character.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
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Aqua Regia 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:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong projection and significant longevity, Aqua Regia is best suited for evenings and special occasions where its opulence can shine without overwhelming a professional setting. The prominent leather and powdery notes make it too heavy for casual daytime or sport wear, but perfect for a sophisticated date or formal event.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

About

Powerful from the off, Aqua Regia unleashes a burst of sharp blackcurrant and bergamot, immediately softened by a prominent, powdery leather. Violet and orris create a floral-powdery heart, whilst a subtle caramel note adds a delicate sweetness. The base is rich with musk, cedar, and vanilla, anchoring the leather and patchouli. It's an opulent, transformative scent evolving into a modern chypre.

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