Xerjoff Opera

Mostly dry and warm, like cedar shavings or the inside of a wooden drawer. Underneath that, sugary and rounded, closer to dessert than to fruit.

It opens on fruits and turkish rose, moves through ylang-ylang, nutmeg and leather, and settles on vanilla, patchouli and musk.

• rose: the flower itself, landing anywhere between jammy and fresh green depending on the variety used
• ylang-ylang: rich yellow flower, sweet and faintly banana-like with a creamy finish

It lasts well and carries into a room.

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