Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

U ££££ Acquired

Hayat

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Hayat is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. Hayat opens with Bitter Orange, Lavender, and Saffron, and settles into a heart of Amber, Cardamom, and Cinnamon. Xerjoff's Hayat carries an Acquired verdict, a spicy-led wear.

Hayat is a divisive oud experience, praised for its rugged, powerful character but criticised by some for a challenging cheesy opening. It's not for the faint-hearted or those new to oud, but if you're after a bold, authentic woody statement, sample it first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Clean
  • Calm
  • Masculine
  • Mysterious
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Hayat 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:
Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its potent oud and strong projection make it less suitable for many office environments. However, its sophisticated and bold character lends itself well to formal events and date nights where making a statement is desired.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opens with an abrupt, almost startling, bitter orange and saffron, softened slightly by aromatic lavender. The heart quickly introduces warm spices like cardamom and cinnamon, leading into an earthy, woody base dominated by an animalic oud, supported by deep patchouli and cedar. This is a journey through rugged, natural landscapes, culminating in a dry, complex woodiness.

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