Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

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Layla

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Layla is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. Layla opens with Clove and Nutmeg, settles into a heart of Cedar, Patchouli, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Layla carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a seriously under-celebrated gem from Xerjoff, offering a refined and sophisticated amber-vanilla experience. While some find it leans feminine, especially in the opening, its creamy, well-blended character makes it undeniably elegant and a proper hidden treasure.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Warm
  • Feminine
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Layla Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Nutmeg63%
Clove37%
Heartas listed
Ylang-Ylang43%
Patchouli31%
Cedar26%
Baseas listed
Vanilla39%
Musk31%
Amber30%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated and smooth projection makes it perfect for dates and formal events, leaving a refined aura. While it could work in an office in moderation, its warmth and subtle sweetness might be a bit much for everyday casual wear.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Layla opens with a warm, spicy embrace of nutmeg and clove, hinting at something rich and exotic. This soon melts into a creamy, almost balmy heart where the soft sweetness of ylang-ylang intertwines with earthy patchouli and dry cedar. The base settles into a luxurious, smooth blend of vanilla, musk, and amber, creating a polished and comforting scent that feels expensive without being loud.

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