Xerjoff 2017 Parfum

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Malesia

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Malesia is a Parfum launched in 2017, created by Chris Maurice. Malesia opens with Lily of the Valley, settles into a heart of Balsam and Amber, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oud, Vanilla, and Tonka Bean. Xerjoff's Malesia carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a wild ride. Malesia is a polarising oud, kicking off with a barnyard funk that quickly mellows into a surprisingly smooth, sweet, and complex scent. Definitely not for the shy, but a real treat for those who appreciate a challenging, artistic oud.
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Malesia 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, often challenging opening and luxurious, deep character, Malesia is best suited for formal and intimate evening occasions. It's too potent for the office and not really a casual or sport scent.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua (Water), Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Vanillin, Bht, Coumarin, Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzaldehyde, Benzyl Cinnamate, Farnesol, Hexadecanolactone, Hydroxycitronellal, Pinene, Beta-Caryophyllene

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Malesia opens with a distinctive animalic punch of oud, quickly joined by the delicate freshness of lily of the valley. As it settles, a sweet, resinous warmth emerges, with amber and rich balsams wrapping around the deeper, intriguing oud. The dry-down is a creamy blend of vanilla, tonka, and musky undertones, creating a smooth, velvety finish that hints at exotic lands.

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