XerJoff
XerJoff
193 votes
A unique visual signature based on accords, character, and seasonality
Crisp apple and saffron burst forth with peppery immediacy, the cinnamon arriving almost as a sting rather than a warmth. Within seconds, the composition feels deliberately off-kilter—spiced fruit with an almost vinegared edge that suggests this fragrance has no interest in immediate pleasure.
Rose emerges leather-first, transforming into something closer to suede than bloom. The leather accord wraps around everything, creating a dense, slightly masculine character that feels lived-in and deliberately weathered. The spice remains prominent, preventing any floral softness from taking hold.
Patchouli and papyrus emerge to anchor the composition into something earthy and almost archival. The musk sits quietly beneath, adding skin-warmth without sweetness. What remains is distinctly dry, slightly powdery, and entirely uninterested in projecting—a fragrance that demands you lean in rather than announcing itself to the room.
XerJoff's Deified Tony Iommi arrives as a deliberately dissonant composition—spiced fruit colliding with smoky leather, the olfactory equivalent of a distorted guitar riff. The apple and saffron opening immediately establish tension: bright, almost tart fruit meets the peppery warmth of saffron, whilst cinnamon sharpens the edges into something that feels slightly astringent rather than comforting. This is not a gourmand fragrance masquerading as wearable; it's assertive from the first spray.
Where most fragrances would soften into their heart, Deified Tony Iommi doubles down. Rose enters not as a floral counterpoint but as something leather-bound and slightly animalic—the rose-leather pairing creates an almost metallic quality, reminiscent of dried petals pressed inside a well-worn jacket. The leather accord dominates throughout, giving the composition a distinctly tactile, almost textile quality that recalls suede worn to softness by years of use.
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