Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

U ££

Kemi

Xerjoff Kemi is a Parfum launched in 2023. The fragrance opens with Cedar and Oud, settles into a heart of Castoreum, Civet, and Balsam, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Kemi: Acquired

Kemi is absolute Marmite in a bottle. You'll either love its hardcore animalic oud that dries down to a sweet, woody complexity, or you'll think it smells like an incontinent farm animal. Definitely not for the fainthearted or blind buyers.
  • Bold
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
  • Clean
  • Confident
Kemi Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 2%
Fruity 0%
Green 0%
Sweet 24%
Warm 16%
Woody 39%
Earthy 16%
Animalic 31%
Fresh 2%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Formal

The strong, animalic opening and beast-mode performance make Kemi unsuitable for office or casual wear. It's best reserved for date nights or formal events where its unique character can truly shine after a challenging initial phase.

Similar

Compare

Where to buy

Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on

Only 1 retailer currently available

also worth checking
Check price on

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

About

Kemi opens with an unmissable blast of real Laotian oud and cedar, bringing a challenging, almost barnyard animalic punch. As it evolves, castoreum and civet deepen the leathery, musky elements, smoothed by gurjan balsam. The drydown reveals a creamy, slightly smoky blend of sandalwood and vanilla, offering a surprising gourmand sweetness that tempers the initial wildness.