Xerjoff 2017 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Via Cavour I

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff Via Cavour I is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017, created by Chris Maurice. Via Cavour I opens with Quince and Peach, settles into a heart of Red Fruits, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Caramel. Xerjoff's Via Cavour I carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect gorgeous, rich gourmand notes, but also reckon with a divisive dirty undertone from the oud and patchouli that some find off-putting. Not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating for those who click with it.
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Via Cavour I Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Quince59%
Peach41%
Heartas listed
Dark Chocolate31%
Red Fruits26%
Rose25%
Patchouli18%
Baseas listed
Caramel53%
Vanilla47%

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

Its potent performance and rich, dark gourmand and fruity profile make it far too intense for office or casual wear. This fragrance truly shines on intimate date nights or for making a grand statement at formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

Via Cavour I opens with a bright, unusual burst of quince and peach, quickly deepening into a sumptuous heart of dark chocolate, jammy red berries, and classic rose. A warm, smooth caramel and vanilla base intertwines with an earthy patchouli. While some detect a subtle, sophisticated oud, for others, it's a more prominent, even 'dirty' animalic presence.

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