Xerjoff 2018 EDP

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Golden Dallah

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Xerjoff Golden Dallah is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Golden Dallah opens with Spicy Notes, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, Rose, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean, and Hazelnut. Xerjoff's Golden Dallah carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one is a divisive masterpiece - a genuinely unique spicy-gourmand that people either adore for its complexity or completely miss the point of. Don't expect a straightforward coffee bomb; this is a journey of exotic spices, rich woods, and a hint of unexpected sweetness.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Confident
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Golden Dallah Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Spicy Notes100%
Heartas listed
Incense23%
Coffee23%
Oud20%
Amber19%
Rose15%
Baseas listed
Cacao Pod36%
Hazelnut35%
Tonka Bean29%

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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its beastly performance and strong sillage, often described by reviewers, make it unsuitable for an office environment. However, the rich, warm, and sophisticated accords are perfect for intimate dates and special formal events, especially in cooler weather.

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

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

Golden Dallah kicks off with a complex blast of vibrant, exotic spices before maturing into a warm, inviting heart of smoky incense, deep oud, and a surprising, almost jammy rose. The coffee note is less literal, more an aromatic echo, as the base settles into a luxurious, nutty embrace of cacao, hazelnut, and tonka bean. It's a rich, evolving scent, like a finely aged spiced tea that transforms on the skin.

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