Mefisto

Mefisto by Xerjoff is a masculine-leaning eau de parfum from 2009 in the luxury price tier. It opens with bergamot, grapefruit and lemon, moves into lavender, iris and rose and dries down to musk, sandalwood, virginia cedarwood and amber. Expect around 6 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Bergamot Sharp citrus with a faint bitter edge. The opening of about half of all men's fragrances.
Grapefruit Bitter, slightly sweaty citrus. More grown-up than lemon.
Lemon Clean, sour, instantly recognisable. Bright but burns off fast.

Heart

Lavender Herbal, clean, slightly medicinal. Barbershop in one note.
Iris Cool, powdery, slightly carroty and expensive. The luxury note.
Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Virginia Cedarwood The pencil-shaving one specifically. Dry, sharp and slightly sweet.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.

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