XerJoff
XerJoff
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A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
The citrus trinity hits with pronounced brightness—bergamot's bergaptene-tinged quality paired with grapefruit's slight bitterness creates an almost herbal snap, whilst lemon blossom adds a white-floral edge that prevents this from feeling purely zesty. That persistent spicy undertone immediately complicates matters, suggesting pepper and clove rather than inviting warmth.
Carnation blooms unexpectedly, introducing dried-flower sweetness and a cinnamon-adjacent pepperness that wrestles with the lingering citrus. Ylang ylang contributes creamy, slightly tropical depth, whilst bourbon geranium adds green, leafy structure—the overall effect is a floral mass that feels somewhat dense and powdery against the skin.
Zanzibar vanilla emerges as a soft, almost biscuity anchor, whilst white musk provides a barely-there veil of intimacy rather than projection. The spicy floral character mellows considerably, leaving a quietly sweet, slightly soapy trail that's considerably more restful than its opening suggested.
Regio arrives as a fragrance caught between two identities—neither fully refined nor deliberately rough around the edges. The opening salvo is unambiguously citrus-forward: Calabrian bergamot and grapefruit collide with lemon blossom in a bright, almost aggressive manner that feels more bracing than inviting. There's an immediate peppery snap here, courtesy of the spicy accord dominating the composition, which lends the citrus fruits a slightly astringent, almost medicinal edge.
What's most intriguing is how the carnation emerges in the mid-development, transforming this from a straightforward citrus fragrance into something considerably more complex. Carnation brings a clove-like warmth and a peculiar peppery-sweet character that clashes interestingly with the grapefruit's brightness. The ylang ylang and bourbon geranium follow, introducing a floral density that feels somewhat dense rather than ethereal—these aren't gossamer florals, but rather substantial, slightly animalic blooms that ground the composition.
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