Indochine Xerjoff

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2013

At a glance

Is Indochine Xerjoff worth trying?

Indochine by Xerjoff is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Very Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
amber, caramel, vanilla with Amber, Caramel, Vanilla

The first impression

Indochine by Xerjoff is a Oriental Vanilla fragrance for women and men. Indochine was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice.

What shapes the scent

amber 100%
caramel 85%
vanilla 70%
sweet 60%
powdery 50%

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

All Notes

Complete scent profile

Amber Amber
Caramel Caramel
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Indochine Xerjoff

Essence

The Lover revels in the sensory, and Indochine’s amber, caramel, and vanilla trio is a hymn to pleasure. It is a fragrance of indulgence, where sweetness is neither cloying nor fleeting but a sustained, velvety embrace. The scent’s powdery warmth evokes the intimacy of shared skin, a whisper of desire made tangible.

Style & Aesthetic

They drape themselves in tactile luxuries-satin, fur, and sheer silks-that invite touch, much like the fragrance’s caramelized vanilla. Their look is decadent but never heavy, with a playfulness that belies its sophistication. The scent’s amber glow mirrors their ability to make even the simplest gesture feel like a caress.

Philosophy & Values

They believe in the transformative power of pleasure, seeing beauty as a form of communion. The fragrance’s vanilla and caramel reflect their conviction that joy is not frivolous but essential. They value presence, knowing that the deepest connections are forged in moments of unguarded delight.

Relationships

They draw others in with an effortless magnetism, their affection as generous as the scent’s sillage. The fragrance’s powdery sweetness mirrors their talent for making everyone feel cherished. Their love is a feast, abundant and lingering, with no fear of excess.

Lifestyle

Their days are a series of small celebrations-morning pastries savored slowly, evenings spent tracing the rim of a wineglass. The fragrance’s moderate longevity reflects their preference for sustained intimacy over fleeting passion. They are drawn to candlelit boudoirs and sun-dappled terraces, spaces designed for savoring.

Shadow

Their pursuit of pleasure can tip into hedonism, mistaking sensation for meaning. The scent’s sugary depth hints at a tendency to lose themselves in the chase. They must remember that even the sweetest caramel can cloy if tasted too long.

Conclusion

Indochine is the scent of a lover who knows that desire is an art. It is for those who believe that life’s richest moments are measured not in hours but in heartbeats, and that the truest luxury is the freedom to revel.