Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

U ££ Acquired

Kemi

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Kemi is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. Kemi opens with Cedar and Oud, settles into a heart of Balsam, Civet, and Castoreum, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Kemi carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Oud
75%
Animalic
74%
Musky
69%
Leather
61%
Powdery
56%

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
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.

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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.