Xerjoff 2019 Edp

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Ouverture

by Chris Maurice

Xerjoff Ouverture is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Chris Maurice. The fragrance opens with Magnolia, Fig Leaf, and Orange, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Cinnamon, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood, Amber, and Incense.

Our verdict on Ouverture: Acquired

Xerjoff's Ouverture is a seriously divisive beast. Some rave about its unique tropical sweetness and dark complexity, while others are baffled by its woody dryness or cloying syrupiness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Unique
  • Sensual
Ouverture Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12%
Floral 27%
Fruity 6%
Green 11%
Sweet 29%
Warm 17%
Woody 13%
Earthy 4%
Animalic 6%
Fresh 11%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Amber
86%
Citrus
73%
Warm Spicy
70%
Green
67%

Notes

Top Notes

Fig Leaf 40% Orange 38% Magnolia 23%

Heart Notes

Cinnamon 29% Ylang-Ylang 28% Jasmine 24% Rose 20%

Base Notes

Sandalwood 22% Amber 21% Vanilla 21% Cashmere Wood 19% Incense 16%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent, long-lasting nature and rich, complex profile make it less suited for an office setting where subtlety is often key. It excels on dates and formal occasions due to its elegant, sensual dry down, and its unique character also makes it interesting for upscale casual wear. Too heavy for sport.

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About

Ouverture opens with an unusual-but-addictive blend of green fig leaf and bright orange, a fruity zing that quickly settles into a heart of lush rose, creamy ylang-ylang, and a warm dust of cinnamon. The dry down is where it truly shines for many, a rich, balsamic canvas of smooth sandalwood, cashmere wood, deep amber, and a smoky whisper of incense, all sweetened by a comforting vanilla.

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