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Xerjoff Begum
Xerjoff

Begum

woody
rose
powdery
floral
sweet
vanilla
warm spicy
2015 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for ambitious, densely layered compositions that prioritize raw materials and complexity over commercial appeal. Founded by Giuseppe Xerjoff, the brand has built a reputation for fragrances that demand attention and reward close wearing.

Begum opens with a bright, slightly tart burst of bergamot, freesia, lemon, and red berries before transitioning into a dense floral core. The heart is a rose-forward composition with Bulgarian and Damask varieties anchoring a supporting cast of iris, jasmine sambac, lilac, and lily of the valley, with hints of ylang-ylang adding a creamy sweetness. The base settles into a woody-amber foundation with palisander rosewood, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver creating structure beneath layers of vanilla, musk, and amber. The overall effect is a powdery, sweet floral with considerable woody depth.

This is a fragrance for those drawn to classical rose perfumery with modern construction and depth. It works year-round but leans cooler-weather elegant, particularly in fall and winter. Best suited to wearers who appreciate complexity and don't shy away from prominent florals, Begum rewards skin chemistry and time. It aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.

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Main Accordsreported by community
woody
100%
rose
75%
powdery
75%
floral
75%
sweet
50%
vanilla
50%
warm spicy
50%
amber
50%
iris
50%
balsamic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Freesia
Freesia
Bright, clean, and slightly peppery, freesia is a springtime flower with a fresh, almost citrusy edge that prevents it from reading as purely sweet. It's one of the more versatile florals, sitting comfortably in both delicate feminine compositions and fresh unisex fragrances. Approachable and elegant simultaneously.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Red Berries
Red Berries
A mixed accord of red fruits including raspberry, strawberry, and red currant, producing a bright, sweet, and slightly tart freshness. Red berries read as summery and cheerful, adding an accessible, crowd-pleasing sweetness to florals and orientals. One of the most broadly appealing fruity notes in mainstream perfumery.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Bulgarian Rose
Bulgarian Rose
The most prized rose in perfumery, grown in the Valley of Roses in Kazanlak, Bulgaria. Rosa damascena cultivated here produces an oil of extraordinary depth: honeyed, velvety, with faint hints of tea, honey, and spice. The standard against which all other rose materials are measured.
Damask Rose
Damask Rose
The most storied rose variety in perfumery, Rosa damascena, grown primarily in Bulgaria and Turkey, produces an oil of unparalleled depth and complexity. It is simultaneously honeyed, spicy, and slightly green, with a richness no synthetic can fully match. When you smell 'rose' in a fine fragrance, this is most often what you're smelling.
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Lilac
Lilac
Powdery, sweet, and nostalgic, lilac is a soft, springtime floral with a slightly medicinal, almost camphor-like edge that keeps it from being too simple. It's one of the harder florals to capture naturally (most is synthetic), but a good lilac accord reads as the first warm days of May. Delicate and quietly romantic.
Lily Of The Valley
Lily Of The Valley
Crisp, green, and dewy, this spring flower smells like rain on cool grass with a clean, soap-like clarity. It's one of perfumery's most requested scents despite being nearly impossible to extract naturally, so it's almost always recreated synthetically. The result is fresh, tender, and timelessly elegant.
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.
Musk
Musk
The base layer of almost every modern fragrance, a soft, warm, skin-like scent that extends longevity and bridges other notes together. Natural musk was once derived from deer (now banned); today's musks are synthetic and range from clean and soapy to dark and animalic. The right musk makes a fragrance smell like 'you.'
Palisander Rosewood
Palisander Rosewood
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.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Vetiver
Vetiver
Earthy, smoky, and complex, vetiver root is extracted from a grass native to India and has a scent that is simultaneously rooty, woody, and slightly lemony. It's one of perfumery's great base notes: tenacious, unisex, and endlessly adaptable. A fragrance built around vetiver feels grounded and deeply confident.
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The RomanticBest match86% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist86% match
More is more. You've always known this.

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

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The Homesteader83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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woody100%rose75%powdery75%floral75%sweet50%
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Xerjoff Begum— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Begum is $678.60. Without a coupon the lowest price is $678.60. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Xerjoff Begum? +
$678.60 at Xerjoff. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Xerjoff Begum smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for ambitious, densely layered compositions that prioritize raw materials and complexity over commercial appeal. Founded by Giuseppe Xerjoff, the brand has built a reputation for fragrances that demand attention and reward close wearing. Begum opens with a bright, slightly tart burst of bergamot, freesia, lemon, and red berries before transitioning into a dense floral core. The heart is a rose-forward composition with Bulgarian and Damask varieties anchoring a supporting cast of iris, jasmine sambac, lilac, and lily of the valley, with hints of ylang-ylang adding a creamy sweetness. The base settles into a woody-amber foundation with palisander rosewood, patchouli, sandalwood, and vetiver creating structure beneath layers of vanilla, musk, and amber. The overall effect is a powdery, sweet floral with considerable woody depth. This is a fragrance for those drawn to classical rose perfumery with modern construction and depth. It works year-round but leans cooler-weather elegant, particularly in fall and winter. Best suited to wearers who appreciate complexity and don't shy away from prominent florals, Begum rewards skin chemistry and time. It aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Homesteader.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Begum? +
Top: Bergamot, Freesia, Lemon, Red Berries. Heart: Bulgarian Rose, Damask Rose, Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Lilac, Lily Of The Valley, Ylang-Ylang. Base: Amber, Musk, Palisander Rosewood, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff Begum? +
Based on shared notes, Xerjoff Damarose (Amber, Musk, Iris, Lily Of The Valley), Chanel N5 Vintage for women (Amber, Musk, Iris, Lily Of The Valley), Chanel No 5 Parfum Baccarat Grand Extrait for women (Amber, Musk, Iris, Lily Of The Valley), Chanel No 5 Parfum for women (Amber, Musk, Iris, Lily Of The Valley), Bujairami Dark Intentions - Inspired By Clive Christian 1872 (Amber, Musk, Iris, Bergamot) may smell similar to Begum.
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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