Xerjoff 2021 EDP

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XJ Decas

by Chris Maurice

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Xerjoff XJ Decas is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Chris Maurice. XJ Decas opens with Mandarin, Tuberose, and Tobacco, settles into a heart of Iris, Benzoin, and Opoponax, and dries down to a base of Musk, Resins, and Vanilla. Xerjoff's XJ Decas carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one's a proper divisive scent. Some reckon it's a bubblegum masterpiece, others find it shockingly bad, cloying, or just plain old. You'll either love its sweet, resinous warmth with a citrus zing, or you'll be running for the hills. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Sweet
  • Sophisticated
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XJ Decas Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin43%
Tuberose29%
Tobacco27%
Heartas listed
Benzoin43%
Opoponax30%
Iris27%
Baseas listed
Resins39%
Vanilla37%
Musk24%

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
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its potent projection and sweet, resinous character make it a bit much for most office environments, though some find it versatile. It shines in cooler weather casual and date settings, with its warmth and unique profile, while its elegance can also suit formal events.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), BHT, LIMONENE, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AMYL CINNAMAL, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CINNAMAL, COUMARIN, EUGENOL, GERANIOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL,

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Imagine candied mandarin and bright tuberose bursting forth, quickly ceding to a rich, resinous heart of opoponax and benzoin, blended with creamy orris. The dry-down settles into a comforting embrace of bourbon vanilla, musk, and deep resins, occasionally revealing a whisper of unsmoked tobacco. It's a complex dance of sweet, balsamic, and powdery notes.

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Where to buy

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