Ouverture

Ouverture by Xerjoff is an unisex eau de parfum in the luxury price tier. It opens with fig, magnolia and sweet orange, moves into bulgarian rose, cinnamon, jasmine and ylang-ylang and dries down to amber, cashmere wood, sandalwood, vanilla and incense. Expect around 10 hours of wear, and it projects strongly.

Notes, explained

Opening

Fig Green, milky and jammy at once. One of the most interesting fruits in perfume.
Magnolia Lemony white floral. Bright and clean rather than heavy.
Sweet Orange Juicy and cheerful. The friendliest citrus there is.

Heart

Bulgarian Rose Fresh, dewy and green. The 'real rose garden' version.
Cinnamon Sweet heat. Reads festive, sometimes to a fault.
Jasmine Heady, sweet and slightly animal underneath. Rarely subtle.
Ylang-Ylang Banana-custard floral. Rich, tropical and slightly rubbery.

Dry-down

Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.
Cashmere Wood Soft, fuzzy, slightly musky wood. Adds a blurred warmth.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Vanilla Sweet, creamy and warm. The most comforting note in perfumery.
Incense Smoky, dry and meditative. Adds gravity to anything.

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