Damarose Perfume Extract Xerjoff by Xerjoff

Damarose Perfume Extract Xerjoff

For Women
Extrait de Parfum
Year: 2013

At a glance

Is Damarose Perfume Extract Xerjoff worth trying?

Damarose Perfume Extract by Xerjoff is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Excellent longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
woody, powdery, white floral with Red Berries, Bergamot, Lime
woody powdery white floral

The first impression

Damarose Perfume Extract by Xerjoff is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Red Berries, Bergamot, Lime and Freesia; middle notes are Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Patchouli, Vanilla, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood, Amber, Vetiver and Musk.

What shapes the scent

woody 100%
powdery 85%
white floral 70%
amber 60%
sweet 50%
earthy 40%
patchouli 35%
warm spicy 30%
vanilla 25%
floral 20%

The perfumer behind it

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice is a perfumer with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes work for Aqualis, Artal Perfumes, Assaf, Astrophil & Stella, Azman, and Bey Parfum. His creations include Egoli, Forbidden Rose, Darley, Love Is Lost, Moonage Daydream, Riad Jasmine, Song For A Wanderer, and Abyssoria. His style varies from floral and romantic to dark and mysterious.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Red Berries Red Berries
Bergamot Bergamot
Lime Lime
Freesia Freesia

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Turkish Rose Turkish Rose
Jasmine Jasmine
Iris Iris
Lily-of-the-Valley Lily-of-the-Valley
Ylang-Ylang Ylang-Ylang

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Patchouli Patchouli
Vanilla Vanilla
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Palisander Rosewood Palisander Rosewood
Amber Amber
Vetiver Vetiver
Musk Musk

The mood it creates

The Sovereign Archetype: Portrait of Damarose Perfume Extract Xerjoff

Essence

Damarose embodies the Sovereign archetype, a regal presence that commands attention with effortless grace. Like a monarch in a garden of rare blooms, they exude an air of cultivated elegance, blending the richness of Turkish rose and jasmine with the earthy depth of patchouli and sandalwood. This fragrance speaks of quiet authority, where sweetness and power exist in perfect harmony.

Style & Aesthetic

Their style is opulent yet refined, favoring luxurious fabrics and timeless silhouettes. Think silk gowns with intricate embroidery or tailored suits in muted jewel tones. The aesthetic is polished, with every detail meticulously chosen-much like the interplay of powdery iris and warm vanilla in Damarose.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the power of legacy and tradition, valuing beauty as a form of reverence. For them, luxury is not ostentation but a deliberate curation of excellence. The amber and musk base notes reflect their enduring commitment to substance over fleeting trends.

Relationships

In relationships, they are generous but discerning, offering warmth like the fragrance’s red berry top notes, yet maintaining a dignified reserve. They attract admirers but keep a small, trusted circle, much like the rose at the heart of the scent-open yet guarded.

Lifestyle

Their days are marked by ritual, from morning tea in a sunlit conservatory to evening soirées where they host with quiet charisma. The longevity of Damarose mirrors their ability to leave a lasting impression without overt effort.

Shadow

Their shadow lies in a tendency toward aloofness, mistaking detachment for strength. The powdery dryness of iris and vetiver can sometimes veer into coldness, a reminder that even sovereigns need vulnerability.

Conclusion

Damarose is the fragrance of a ruler who understands that true power lies in balance-between floral softness and woody depth, between presence and restraint.

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