Xerjoff 2020 EDP

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Symphonium

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Symphonium is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Chris Maurice. Symphonium opens with Orange and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate and Cardamom, and dries down to a base of Musk, Oud, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's Symphonium carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Symphonium is a divisive one - an expensive hit-or-miss for gourmand lovers. While many celebrate its rich chocolate orange profile, some find it too sweet, others animalic, and a few even compare it to cheap alternatives. Definitely one to sample first.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Gourmand
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
  • Sensual
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Symphonium Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Orange55%
Mandarin45%
Heartas listed
Dark Chocolate61%
Cardamom39%
Baseas listed
Vanilla41%
Oud33%
Musk26%

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong Gourmand and Warm Spicy accords, alongside reports of excellent longevity, Symphonium is best suited for evening dates and formal events. It's a bit too rich and distinctive for a typical office setting, but could work casually for an indulgent treat.

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

  • 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

Opens with a vibrant burst of fresh orange and mandarin, quickly melting into a rich heart of dark chocolate and warm cardamom. The sweetness is beautifully balanced, preventing it from becoming cloying. As it dries, a subtle, earthy oud emerges, grounded by creamy vanilla and a hint of musk, adding a luxurious, velvety finish that lingers on the skin.

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