Xerjoff
La Tosca
La Tosca is an opulent and resinous amber fragrance signed Xerjoff. It opens on mandarin, reveals rose, eucalyptus and violet leaf at its heart and rests on a base of patchouli, amber and white musk.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
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Opening First minutes
Mandarin
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Rose · Eucalyptus · Violet leaf
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Base Several hours
Patchouli · Amber · White musk
What its composition says
- 3 materials in the base for 1 on top: the pyramid is built for staying power rather than for the opening.
- Eucalyptus: a niche material, declared by only 9 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- White musk: conversely, one of the most widely used materials in the catalogue — 50% of the analysed perfumes contain it.
- Floral, woody, citrus, amber and musky: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with floral supplying 2 of 7.
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.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of La Tosca 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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