Xerjoff 2014 Parfum

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Red Hoba

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Red Hoba is a Parfum launched in 2014, created by Chris Maurice. Red Hoba opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Cinnamon, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Jasmine, Iris, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Papyrus, Musk, Guaiac Wood, and Castoreum. Xerjoff's Red Hoba carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Red Hoba is a beast of a fragrance with a divisive character. You'll either adore its unique, potent warmth or find yourself repulsed by what some call a 'burnt yogurt' or 'licorice' vibe. It's certainly not a safe blind buy, but for those who get it, it's a mystical, luxurious ride.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
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Red Hoba 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
Also Works:
Spring Summer Winter

An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its extreme longevity and strong sillage, Red Hoba is far too potent for the office. Its warm, musky, and spicy allure makes it perfect for a date night or formal evening events, where its luxurious character can shine. It's a bit too 'statement' for everyday casual wear, though some might enjoy its unique depth in cooler casual settings.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

Red Hoba bursts open with a spicy hit of cardamom and cinnamon, smoothed by bergamot's subtly sweet zest. This leads into a complex heart where powdery orris, heady jasmine, earthy patchouli, and smoky incense intertwine. The base unfolds into a deep, animalic castoreum, resinous labdanum, dry papyrus, and a comforting blend of cashmeran, guaiac wood, and musk, forming a rich, woody, and subtly sweet journey. It's a scent that develops beautifully, revealing new facets over time.

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