Xerjoff

White on White

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White on White, signed Xerjoff, is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance. It opens on bergamot and fig, reveals cedar, patchouli and tolu balsam at its heart and rests on a base of amber, white musk and sandalwood.

Main accords

Pyramid & evolution

  1. Opening First minutes

    Bergamot · Fig

  2. Heart ~30 min to 2 h

    Cedar · Patchouli · Tolu balsam

  3. Base Several hours

    Amber · White musk · Sandalwood

What its composition says

  • 2 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
  • Tolu balsam: a niche material, declared by only 8 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.
  • Woody, amber, citrus, musky and fruity: 5 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 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

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter

Time of day

  • Day
  • Evening

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 White on White 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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