Xerjoff 2009 EDP

M ££ Acquired

Dhofar

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Xerjoff Dhofar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Dhofar opens with Litsea Cubeba, Bergamot, Lemon, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rose, Bay Leaf, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Resins, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Carnation. Xerjoff's Dhofar carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper 'man's man' scent, a throwback barbershop classic that some will adore for its nostalgic, assertive masculinity, while others might find it a bit too dated and 'generic cologne'. Divisive, but undeniably strong.
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  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
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Dhofar 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:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

With strong sillage and a mature, assertive profile, Dhofar is a bit much for the office. It leans towards more formal or evening wear due to its depth and classic 'grown-up' feel, making it suitable for dates or when you want to make a statement.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Dhofar kicks off with a bracing, slightly sharp blast of citrus and pine, layered with aromatic lavender and herbaceous basil. It quickly mellows into a heart where warm bay leaf and a hint of rose meet the unique, earthy spice of jatamansi. The drydown settles into a rich, resinous base of sandalwood and ambergris, softened by a touch of vanilla and the enduring, powdery spice of carnation. It's complex, evolving from fresh and green to a deep, spiced warmth.

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