Xerjoff Opera Eau de Parfum

Stinky baby!

I received this perfume as a gift and I wanted to leave a review here because I usually indulge myself with makeup perfumes.

This is a worthy perfume and worth its price, as I was shocked by its longevity. I may have gone a bit overboard with the sprays (4-6), as my outerwear smelled persistently for several days. Then it started to fade (even though I only lightly rubbed it on the collar of my jacket, and other perfumes don't stay on my skin, but these ones do - from morning till... I couldn't wash them off myself, this is exactly the kind of perfume that leaves a trail. As for the scent itself - it's a clear blend of ylang-ylang, nut, and cedar, a scent of aristocracy, and you can't wear sneakers with it.

A fragrance for enthusiasts! I would classify it as vintage. I'm glad I bought a sample. It's a very bold scent, very unconventional, and incredibly long-lasting. At first, I liked it, but after about an hour, it started to make me feel nauseous. I tried to wash it off, but it didn't help. I washed my wrists twice with soap, and despite that, I could still smell it even 12 hours later. It's been on my skin for a whole day now, and I can still smell it even after showering and doing household chores. It's probably ingrained into my skin, and I don't think it can be washed off clothes. I recommend testing it before buying. But if you like the smell, the longevity is simply superb! They're good perfumes, but definitely not for me. It's a pity they didn't work for me.

At first, the scent repelled with a powerful note of fruity chewing gum, which caused surprise and disappointment bordering on despair: so this is what all the money was spent on! And it lasted quite a long time, about half an hour. And then... Then the indescribable beauty simply began.

When the brain adjusted to the sound of the components, it started to distinguish nuances, details, and shades in the composition, no longer perceiving it coarsely and unfriendly. It was like approaching a painting done in oil from up close and thinking: oh my, what messy, even ugly brushstrokes - but stepping back: a masterpiece of genius, a complete, harmonious picture.

Now, let's get to the essence. The chewing gum turned out to be ylang-ylang, of which there was indeed too much in the opening. But as the scent settles, ylang-ylang fades into the background, giving way to a very cohesive accord of fruits, roses, amber, and light patchouli, adorned with nutmeg. This continues for an hour, maybe an hour and a half. And then comes the most unusual part: something happens with the scent, making it distinctly smell like brand new velvet upholstery on the seats in the stalls, a freshly cleaned stage floor, slightly dusty velvet curtains too. And this is pure delight. The highlight is the subtle hint of cold, slightly metallic almond, which is not reflected in the pyramid but is definitely there. And this beauty lingers for a long time, around 6 or 7 hours, wafting very delicately, intelligently, constantly reminding you of its presence (but without any cries for attention). The base is also good (vanilla, cedar, amber, and musk - all very light, almost creamy), but still not as beautiful as the heart. Definitely unisex, without any masculinity or overt sweetness. Recommended for a thorough, thoughtful acquaintance.