Xerjoff 2010 EDP

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Bouquet Ideale

by Jacques Flori

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Xerjoff Bouquet Ideale is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2010, created by Jacques Flori. Bouquet Ideale opens with Cinnamon and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Papyrus, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vanilla, Labdanum, and Coumarin. Xerjoff's Bouquet Ideale carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Divisive yet utterly captivating, Bouquet Ideale is the warm hug you didn't know you needed. Performance anxiety is real with this one, but its comforting spice and intimate sillage make it a subtle showstopper.
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Bouquet Ideale 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Despite its rich notes, many find Bouquet Ideale to be a close-sitting scent, which makes it perfect for office wear or intimate dates where you don't want to overwhelm. It's a fantastic casual scent for colder weather due to its comforting accords, but its lack of strong sillage makes it less ideal for formal events where you want more presence, and definitely not for sport.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), BHT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), ANISE ALCOHOL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL, BENZOATE, BENZYL, CINNAMATE, CINNAMAL, CITRAL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, ISOEUGENOL, 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

Don't let the name fool you - this isn't a floral concoction. Instead, Bouquet Ideale opens with a punch of warm, inviting cinnamon and nutmeg, instantly bringing to mind cosy autumn evenings. The heart settles into a smooth, creamy blend of woody notes, with prominent sandalwood and guaiac wood. As it dries, a soft, powdery vanilla emerges, sweetened by tobacco blossom and coumarin, creating an intimate, comforting aroma that lingers close to the skin.

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