Xerjoff 2010 Parfum

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Damarose

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Xerjoff Damarose is a Parfum launched in 2010. Damarose opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, Lime, and Freesia, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Xerjoff's Damarose carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising rose. For some, it's the undisputed Queen of Roses- regal, sophisticated and captivating. For others, it's just a 'nice', overpriced floral reminiscent of supermarket shampoo or baby wipes with truly disappointing performance. Proceed with caution.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Clean
  • Classic
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Damarose 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its blendable floral and woody profile, coupled with varied reports on sillage and longevity - some find it an intimate skin scent, others a powerhouse - makes it fairly versatile. It leans heavily towards social and formal settings due to its elegant character, though its soft nature for some means it won't overwhelm an office.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Damarose opens with a bright, refreshing burst of red berries and bergamot, zesty and uplifting, before quickly transitioning into its floral heart. A dominant, fresh Turkish rose takes centre stage, softened and enriched by powdery iris, creamy ylang-ylang, and delicate lily of the valley. The base settles into a sophisticated blend of earthy vetiver, warm woods like sandalwood and rosewood, and a comforting touch of musk, amber, and vanilla, creating a soft, elegant finish.

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