Xerjoff 2021 EDP

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Italica

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Xerjoff Italica is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021. Italica opens with Milk, Saffron, and Almond, settles into a heart of Toffee and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Xerjoff's Italica carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Italica is a true love-it-or-hate-it gourmand - a divisive, heavy-hitting dessert with an almond and milk core. Some will be instantly smitten, others will be scrubbing their skin red. If you dare to try, prepare for intense sweetness and don't overspray.
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  • Bold
  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Playful
  • Sensual
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Italica Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Almond40%
Milk37%
Saffron23%
Heartas listed
Toffee56%
Vanilla44%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood51%
Musk49%

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
Moderate
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
Also Works:
Casual

This is a beast of a gourmand; its immense sweetness and strong projection make it unsuitable for professional settings. It shines on dates or in very cold, casual environments, where a rich, inviting scent can be appreciated. It's far too heavy for sports.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

Italica opens with a punch of sweet almond and creamy milk, with a distinct lactonic richness that can lean into a 'Play-Doh' or 'cherry-like' nuance for some. Caramelised toffee and warm vanilla emerge next, creating a decadently sweet heart. The dry down settles into a musky, soft sandalwood, providing an adult anchor to the otherwise unashamedly youthful, edible notes.

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