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Xerjoff 1888
Xerjoff

1888

warm spicy
woody
amber
floral
aromatic
yellow floral
fresh spicy
2013 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, unconventional compositions and a willingness to push fragrance conventions. Founded by Alessandro Cremonesi, the brand has built a reputation for releasing fragrances that prioritize artistic vision over commercial appeal, with 1888 being a prime example of that ethos.

1888 opens with a spiced carnation note, bolstered by coriander, pepper, and saffron that give the fragrance an immediately warm and slightly dusty character. The heart shifts toward florals with neroli, rose, and ylang-ylang, which soften the initial spice without losing its edge. The base is woody and grounding, built on amber, birch, patchouli, and sandalwood that provide depth and longevity. The overall composition balances warm spice with creamy florals and woody undertones, creating something that feels both elegant and slightly unconventional.

1888 works well for those drawn to unconventional florals with genuine complexity. It's equally at home in cooler months when spice feels appropriate, or as a statement fragrance year-round for those who appreciate fragrances that don't follow typical rules. This fragrance aligns with The Sensualist, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
warm spicy
100%
woody
100%
amber
75%
floral
75%
aromatic
75%
yellow floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
leather
50%
powdery
50%
rose
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Carnation
Carnation
Spicy, clove-like, and slightly powdery, carnation is one of perfumery's oldest floral notes, with a warm, almost peppery character that distinguishes it from softer flowers. It has a vintage, slightly old-fashioned quality that is coming back into fashion. Think pressed flowers in an old book, warm and complex.
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Pepper
Pepper
The most essential spice note in perfumery, encompassing the dry, woody heat of black pepper and its many relatives. Pepper adds edge, lift, and a masculine vitality to fragrances without sweetness. It is the note that stops a composition from feeling comfortable and safe, adding a confident, assertive character.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Neroli
Neroli
Distilled from bitter orange blossoms, neroli sits at the intersection of citrus and floral, bright and slightly waxy, with a honeyed depth that other citrus notes lack. It's one of the most complex natural ingredients in perfumery, simultaneously fresh and rich. A little neroli makes almost any fragrance feel expensive.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Ylang-Ylang
Ylang-Ylang
Base · 3–12 hrs
Amber
Amber
A warm, resinous accord rather than a single ingredient, amber is typically built from labdanum, benzoin, and vanilla to create a rich, honeyed, almost solar warmth. It's the quintessential base-note family, adding a comforting richness that makes fragrances feel complete. The difference between a fragrance feeling cold and feeling alive.
Birch
Birch
Tarry, smoky, and distinctly medicinal, birch tar (used in classic leather fragrances) has an almost petroleum-like quality that creates unmistakable leather accords. Birch leaf, by contrast, is clean and green. Birch tar is not for the timid: it's the note that makes old-school Russian Leather fragrances smell like what they are.
Patchouli
Patchouli
Dense, earthy, and darkly sweet, patchouli is the scent of damp soil and dried herbs with an almost chocolatey richness. It polarizes people because in high concentrations it's overwhelming, but as a supporting note it adds depth and longevity that almost nothing else can match. The backbone of countless oriental and chypre fragrances.
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Creamy, smooth, and milky with a soft, skin-like warmth that clings beautifully. True Mysore sandalwood is one of perfumery's most precious ingredients, simultaneously wood and skin, never cold or sharp. It rounds off sharp edges in any composition and makes the wearer smell subtly, irresistibly warmer.
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The SensualistBest match87% match
You fill the room without trying.

Warm, smooth, projecting. Leather, tobacco, dry amber, bold woods.

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Homesteader82% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

Warm skin musks, sandalwood, soft cedar, clean vetiver. Grounding, intimate, unhurried.

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Scent Profile
warm spicy100%woody100%amber75%floral75%aromatic75%
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Xerjoff 1888— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: 1888 is $204.00. Without a coupon the lowest price is $204.00. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Xerjoff fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

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Cheapest price for Xerjoff 1888? +
$204.00 at eCosmetics. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $204.00 a good price for 1888? +
Yes. The current best price is $204.00 and MSRP is $330.00. At $204.00 you save 38% vs retail.
What does Xerjoff 1888 smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, unconventional compositions and a willingness to push fragrance conventions. Founded by Alessandro Cremonesi, the brand has built a reputation for releasing fragrances that prioritize artistic vision over commercial appeal, with 1888 being a prime example of that ethos. 1888 opens with a spiced carnation note, bolstered by coriander, pepper, and saffron that give the fragrance an immediately warm and slightly dusty character. The heart shifts toward florals with neroli, rose, and ylang-ylang, which soften the initial spice without losing its edge. The base is woody and grounding, built on amber, birch, patchouli, and sandalwood that provide depth and longevity. The overall composition balances warm spice with creamy florals and woody undertones, creating something that feels both elegant and slightly unconventional. 1888 works well for those drawn to unconventional florals with genuine complexity. It's equally at home in cooler months when spice feels appropriate, or as a statement fragrance year-round for those who appreciate fragrances that don't follow typical rules. This fragrance aligns with The Sensualist, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Xerjoff 1888? +
Top: Carnation, Coriander, Pepper, Saffron. Heart: Neroli, Rose, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Amber, Birch, Patchouli, Sandalwood.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff 1888? +
Based on shared notes, Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Dubai Emerald (Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron), Bond No. 9 Bond No. 9 Luxe Trio of Ouds In Swarovski Emerald & Crystal (Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron), Alexandria Fragrances Dark Pleasure (Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron), Alexandria Fragrances Dark Shadow (Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron), Bujairami Eastern Beast Inspired by Shem Nishane (Amber, Patchouli, Rose, Saffron) may smell similar to 1888.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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