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Xerjoff
Holysm
Holysm, signed Xerjoff, is an ample and textured woody fragrance. It opens on clary sage, fir balsam and thyme, reveals caraway, cedar and tobacco at its heart and rests on a base of patchouli and sandalwood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Clary sage · Fir balsam · Thyme
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Caraway · Cedar · Tobacco
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Base Several hours
Patchouli · Sandalwood
Top notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 2 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Caraway: a niche material, declared by only 6 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Sandalwood: conversely, a material of the common core — 29% of the catalogue contains it.
- Woody and aromatic: 2 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 4 of 8.
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
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
At ease in mild weather, 15 to 22 °C (59 to 72 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Who is it for?
For strong personalities who like understated elegance, without showing off.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
- A legible, recognisable signature, without clutter.
The success of Holysm by Xerjoff comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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