Xerjoff 2023 Parfum

U ££££ Acquired

Tempest

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Tempest is a Parfum launched in 2023, created by Chris Maurice. Tempest opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Balsam, Cedar, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vetiver. Xerjoff's Tempest carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This is a proper niche oud for those who know their way around an incense censer. Not for the faint of heart or those who like a crowd-pleaser; Tempest starts uniquely and just gets more intense. Expect some love-it-or-hate-it reactions.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Woody
  • Confident
  • Sophisticated
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Tempest 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its bold and polarising oud accord, combined with potentially powerful projection, makes it unsuitable for office wear. However, its unique and sophisticated character is well-suited for daring date nights or formal events where you want to make a statement.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Tempest opens with a burst of bright citrus and aromatic lavender, quickly followed by the warm spice of ginger and earthy elemi. The heart reveals a sophisticated blend of rose and jasmine, deepened by cedar and a prominent amberwood, before finally settling into an intense base. Here, a dark, resinous oud takes centre stage, flanked by vetiver, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a complex and somewhat challenging woody-amber journey.

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