Xerjoff 2018 EDP

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Mefisto Gentiluomo

by Leslie Girard

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Xerjoff Mefisto Gentiluomo is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Leslie Girard. Mefisto Gentiluomo opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit, and Lavender, settles into a heart of Rose, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Cedar. Xerjoff's Mefisto Gentiluomo carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

Mefisto Gentiluomo is a real head-turner, but people are properly divided. Some reckon it's a classy, modern barbershop masterpiece; others get hit with baby wipes or cheap clone vibes. There's real love here for its elegant freshness, but also quite a bit of 'meh' for its performance and cost.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
  • Classic
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Mefisto Gentiluomo Eau de 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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, fresh, and slightly powdery profile makes it ideal for office and casual wear, projecting an air of understated elegance without being overpowering. Despite some varied performance claims, its generally good longevity and moderate sillage mean it's suitable for various settings, especially warmer weather.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

It kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of lemon, bergamot, and grapefruit, underpinned by cool, calming lavender. This fresh opening then softens into a beautifully powdery heart of iris and violet, lifted by a subtle hint of rose. The base settles into a clean, musky cedar with a touch of amber, offering a refined, enduring freshness that feels both classic and contemporary.

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