Xerjoff 2009 EDP

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Oroville

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Xerjoff Oroville is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009. Oroville opens with Orange, Clary Sage, and Chamomile, settles into a heart of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Carnation, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Oroville carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

Oroville is a divisive, mature tobacco scent that you'll either love for its sophisticated, old-school charm or dislike for its potent, dated character. Definitely not a blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Oroville 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
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, Oroville is too strong for most office environments. It shines in formal settings and on dates where its mature, bold character can make a statement, but some find it too 'old school' for 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Oroville opens with a surprising yet calming blend of clary sage and chamomile, lifted by a subtle, fresh orange. As it develops, a robust tobacco note emerges, beautifully interwoven with neroli and a hint of spicy carnation, creating a complex floral heart. The dry down is a warm, musky embrace of amber, sandalwood, and a soft vanilla, leaving a long-lasting, memorable trail.

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