Xerjoff 2018 Parfum

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Golden Moka

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Xerjoff Golden Moka is a Parfum launched in 2018. Golden Moka opens with Citrus, Lemon, Blood Orange, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, Rose, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Green Notes and Labdanum. Xerjoff's Golden Moka carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one is a divisive blend: some think it's a citrus-forward masterpiece, others feel it's a muddled mess that misses the mark on coffee. Definitely don't blind buy, sample first to see where you land on this complex creation.
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  • Fresh
  • Gourmand
  • Masculine
  • Elegant
  • Warm
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Golden Moka Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Blood Orange29%
Citrus28%
Lemon22%
Mandarin21%
Heartas listed
Coffee25%
Oud22%
Amber21%
Incense18%
Rose13%
Baseas listed
Green Notes55%
Labdanum45%

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 Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

While its citrus opening suggests versatility, the prominent amber, oud, and incense accords, along with mixed performance reports, make it better suited for evenings and social events. It's a bit too complex and potentially strong for a typical office environment, but suitable for a casual outing or an intimate date.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BHT, LIMONENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, CINNAMAL, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, ISOEUGENOL, 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

Golden Moka bursts open with a vibrant, juicy splash of blood orange and other tart citrus, lingering far longer than you'd expect. As it settles, a nuanced coffee accord emerges - more raw green bean than roasted espresso - intertwined with warm amber, a whisper of incense, and a clean, subtle oud. The base rounds out with earthy green notes and rich labdanum, creating a sophisticated play of freshness against deep resinous warmth.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United States · · checked 3 October

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