Xerjoff

Five

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Five, signed Xerjoff, is a deep and refined woody fragrance. It opens on coriander, bergamot, pepper and saffron, reveals oud and rose at its heart and rests on a base of cedar, ambergris, oakmoss and vanilla.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Coriander · Bergamot · Pepper · Saffron · Dried fruits

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Oud · Rose

  3. Base Several hours

    Cedar · Ambergris · Oakmoss · Vanilla · Tonka bean

What its composition says

  • 12 materials declared, against 7.6 on average in the catalogue: the formula is fuller than usual.
  • 5 materials on top, 2 in the heart, 5 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Dried fruits: a niche material, declared by only 8 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
  • Bergamot: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 43% of the analysed perfumes contain it.

Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.

Scent profile

Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.

Wear time Good
7 to 9 h estimated on skin
Projection Generous
fills a room

Ideal seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

Made for cool to cold weather — below 15 °C (59 °F).

Ideal occasions

  • Dates & seduction Its warm, sensual facets play the card of closeness.
  • Evenings & nights out A present trail that holds its own when the light drops.

Avoid if…

  • you shun warm, opulent trails, especially in summer.

If Five by Xerjoff seduces, it is through its enveloping warmth: a sensual trail that settles in and that you want to find on yourself again.

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