Zefiro XerJoff 2015

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7.9 / 10 655 Ratings

A popular perfume by XerJoff for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is spicy-smoky. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.

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Main accords

Spicy

Smoky

Resinous

Woody

Oriental

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Bergamot

Davana

Elemi resin

Wine must

Heart Notes

Cardamom

Carnation

Cinnamon

Iris

Base Notes

Frankincense

Amber

Honey

Oud

Perfumers

Mathieu Nardin, Robertet

Ratings

Scent

7.9655 Ratings

Longevity

8.2589 Ratings

Sillage

7.7593 Ratings

Bottle

8.9575 Ratings

Value for money

7.1419 Ratings

Submitted by Michael, last update on 21.04.2024.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the "1861" collection.

Reviews

17 in-depth fragrance descriptions

05/27/2020

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Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 9
Scent

Camey5000
81 Reviews

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Camey5000

Top Review 27

Spell

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That's not a scent.

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It's creamy. This is liquid. Surge with Armagnac. And frankincense, no, wine smoke. And incipient drunkenness. Warm the harissa sand with cumin and coriander. In delicate nut shells. And the spell begins.

Amber brown and flowery greetings celebrate with resin and light caramel in rich mash. Enjoyment. Collected. Fullness. Shortness of breath. And the magic fades away.

Curiosity. Away from nature. Into a park with rain dampness and pale green. And a promenade to music. Towards beguiling sounds. Towards the sunshine. With light dragonfly flight into the dry wood and contentment. And the magic confuses.

Exotic bliss. With delicate, pale incense. Breathing boundlessly. On the terrace a view into the sunset. Through a glass of Armagnac. And the magic rests.

But a scent

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8.5 / 7.0 / 7.0 / ---

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05/24/2020

9
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Jazzbob
76 Reviews

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Jazzbob

Top Review 16

Contemplative incense

Zephyrus, the eponym of this perfume, was the god of the west wind in ancient Greece and was appreciated as a herald of spring. The scents can be associated with him: Incense as a sacred symbol, wine and spices as a testimony to the fertility that spring brings, and Iris was also the name of his wife, the goddess of the rainbow. According to Xerjoff, it is a tribute to the city of Rome, "of its dignity and classicism".

Incense is without question the central note around which all the others have been added. Usually this is exactly what I find rather problematic, since I usually appreciate incense only as an accessory and I usually quickly perceive it as too harsh and somber. Furthermore it brings a certain spice with it, which not everybody likes. Fortunately I see it in Zefiro rather as silver-grey instead of black and as very pleasantly staged. That incense can also have a light effect is proven by other scents like Sancti - Eau Delà, Italian Citrus or Olibanum (Profumum Roma).

What gives Zefiro warmth are on the one hand cinnamon, which is closely interwoven with incense, and on the other hand an amber accord, which is not pompous-sweet, but rather dry and discreet. All in all, I would also speak more of a woody, resinous and spicy scent than of a smoky one. The associations mentioned at the beginning read well, but I can't really discover iris and wine(most), only a slight sweetness and - with a bit of imagination - the fine acidity of the wine is added later. Ergo Zefiro is kept relatively simple and linear, but interesting and well-balanced. A fragrance that radiates simple elegance and self-confident modesty.

A divine incense scent, Zefiro is not necessarily for me, but one of the most beautiful I could test so far. I don't really know if I'm still missing something, or if it could be a little more soft, because otherwise it is quite easily wearable for many occasions.

11/06/2023

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Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 10
Scent

Lukamo
9 Reviews

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Lukamo

Top Review 12

The best incense fragrance!

As the title suggests, in my opinion, Zefiro is the best incense fragrance.
I thought it was good the first time I tried it, but with each subsequent test you notice more and more how special and complex the fragrance actually is.
Really super!

In the opening, the first thing I notice is a cool incense note, which has something sparkling about it thanks to the wine must and bergamot.
As it progresses, something spicy slowly joins in (I think a mixture of cardamom, clove and a pinch of cinnamon).

The closer you get to the drydown, the more the honey comes through and gives the fragrance more sweetness, but it still doesn't become too heavy.
I do not detect any oud.
The longevity is very good, but for me the sillage is rather gentle over the entire course of the fragrance.

It can also be used as a signature fragrance and can be worn all year round (except on very hot days).

If possible, test it more often and ideally on the skin :)

11/08/2019

8
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Bursche
4 Reviews

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Bursche

Top Review 9

"The life-giving sun, you can see nothing greater than the city of Rome." - Quintus Horatius Flaccus

"Zefiro is tribute to Rome, its dignity and classicism. A cryptic elixir of seducing smoke, resins and spices to summon the ancient spirit of Rome and its grandeur." (www.xerjoffuniverse.com)

Yes, yes and yes.
After the first spraying, associations appear on the fog that clears in the early morning hours along the Via Appia, this ancient paved road, the "first road in the world", lined with pine trees and cypresses. When I look down, I see grass and herbs between the rocks.
The bergamot is clearly perceptible, gradually recedes, but remains as a fresh bringer. Of course, incense is also perceptible from the first second and gives this fragrance this "worthy" aura, as the perfume is supposed to represent the history of Rome on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Italian nation. Resins and spices are also supposed to reflect the character of ancient Rome - and yes, that too has succeeded excellently. After the decline of Carthage, Rome became the political and economic centre of the ancient Mediterranean world, goods from all over the world (keywords: wine, woods, honey...) found their way here. What I think is very good is that you have limited yourself in the composition of the fragrance, so that this character is well hit, but the perfume is not overloaded, but clear and inspiring.
In the drydown, the fragrance is incredibly contemplative and calming. I imagine, with a glass of red wine in my hand, looking from one of the seven hills of Rome to the eternal city, which lies peacefully in front of me, bathed in the warm colours of the sunset. Maybe one day I'll make it.

PS: Of course this is not a crowdpleaser. My wife finds me felt 30 years too young to be able to wear the fragrance in everyday life. I still put it on in my spare time when I take time for myself.

PPS: For the sake of completeness:
Fragrance: It is a truly excellent composition, perfumer's art at a high level. The perfume should celebrate the Jubilee of the Italian State - Mission accomplished.
Sillage: Very good (limit sprayer, if you don't want to attract too much attention)
Shelf life: At least 5 hours perceptible by myself.
Flacon: I only have one sample. But in a few years I might buy it - and I get the impression from pictures that the bottle design radiates quality.

11/26/2018

10
Bottle 8
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
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Annarosa
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Annarosa

Helpful Review 6

Good Autumn Blues Therapy

"Zefiro" is a meditation in a bottle. Incense here is almost only a breath, through it the scent appears to me almost ethereal. Amber, spices and resins give it a woody-sweet touch. Thus the fragrance is resinous - only a hint of sweet woody. It is like an autumn blues therapy: the scent conveys peace, security, unity with autumn nature. It fits more into the grey autumn days and I see this perfume more on the men than on the women, although it is quite unisex.
The durability and the sillage are great and the bottle is beautiful.

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