Xerjoff Damarose

Mostly the flower itself, ranging from jammy to green depending on the blend. Underneath that, dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer.

It opens on red berries, freesia and lime, moves through turkish rose, ylang-ylang and jasmine, and settles on amber, musk and vanilla.

• red berries: a general tart-berry impression rather than any one fruit
• freesia: light peppery flower, fresh and a little soapy

It lasts well and carries into a room.

Built from the note listing and the measured performance figures. We have not smelled this one.