Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

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Empiryan

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Xerjoff Empiryan is a Parfum launched in 2023. Empiryan opens with Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha and Tobacco, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Amber, Vanilla, and Labdanum. Xerjoff's Empiryan carries an Acquired verdict, an amber-led wear.

Empiryan is a divisive beast: some find it a sublime, complex tobacco-amber masterpiece; others dismiss it as an overpriced, generic powder bomb. It’s certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you commit to that stunning bottle.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Amber
100%
Woody
78%
Tobacco
66%
Balsamic
58%
Vanilla
56%
Sweet
55%

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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
Also Works:
Casual

This fragrance's strong projection and rich, dark character make it less suitable for office wear, though one spray might pass in a cool environment. It shines on cooler-weather date nights and formal events, particularly as it has impressive longevity and sillage, leaving a lasting impression.

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About

Empiryan opens with a potent blast of earthy cypriol and a rich, realistic tobacco leaf, giving way to a heart of smoky incense, deep patchouli, and dry cedar. The dry down is a warm, enveloping embrace of golden amber, sweet vanilla, and resinous labdanum, creating a mysterious, slightly boozy and powdery finish. It evokes a sense of antique warmth, with hints of dry wood and mystical smoke.

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