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Xerjoff Five
Xerjoff

Five

floral
citrus
aromatic
fresh spicy
musky
amber
aquatic
2009 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house founded in 2003 by Giorgio Albertini, known for ambitious compositions that blend classical perfumery with modern techniques. Five, released in 2009, stands as one of the brand's cornerstone fragrances, representing their approach to accessible luxury within the niche space.

Five opens with a bright, citrus-forward burst of Amalfi lemon and basil, immediately lifted by ambrette's soft, skin-like musk. Jasmine and magnolia form the floral core, adding white flower elegance without overtaking the composition's freshness. The base settles into amber and benzoin, creating warmth that grounds the fragrance without heaviness. Overall, this is a fresh floral with aromatic and spicy edges, leaning more refined than playful, with a consistent musky thread throughout that ties everything together.

This works best for someone seeking a versatile floral that avoids saccharine territory. The brightness makes it suitable for warm weather and daytime wear, though the amber base gives it enough presence for evening. It aligns with The Heirloom, The Tactician, and The Romantic profiles.

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Main Accordsreported by community
floral
100%
citrus
75%
aromatic
50%
fresh spicy
50%
musky
50%
amber
50%
aquatic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Amalfi Lemon
Amalfi Lemon
Grown on the dramatic cliffs of the Amalfi Coast, Amalfi lemons are unusually large and fragrant with a particularly sweet, aromatic rind and minimal bitterness. In perfumery they represent the idealized Italian lemon experience: luminous, floral-citrus, and vivid. The benchmark for high-quality lemon notes in classic Mediterranean fragrances.
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
Basil
Basil
Sweet, spicy, and vividly herbal, basil has a green freshness with slightly anise-like and peppery facets that make it more complex than most culinary herbs. In perfumery it adds a lively, Mediterranean quality and pairs beautifully with citrus and woody notes. An underused note that rewards those who seek it out.
Lotus
Lotus
Serene, aquatic, and faintly sweet, lotus sits between a water lily and a white floral, with a cool, meditative quality. It's simultaneously clean and warm, suggesting the scent of still water and temple incense. Frequently found in Asian-influenced and spa-inspired fragrances for its calm, contemplative character.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Jasmine
Jasmine
Intoxicating, heady, and slightly animalic, jasmine is one of the few flowers that smells as rich in a bottle as it does climbing a garden wall at dusk. It has an almost fleshy, indolic quality that stops it reading as purely 'clean.' Jasmine is a workhorse in both feminine and masculine perfumery, adding depth and soul.
Magnolia
Magnolia
Creamy, lush, and faintly lemony, magnolia is a floral note with real presence, richer than peony but more accessible than jasmine. It has a velvety quality and a slight spice that stops it from being simply pretty. Used to add warmth and dimensionality to floral compositions.
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.
Benzoin
Benzoin
Sweet, warm, and balsamic, benzoin resin smells like vanilla mixed with incense, with a powdery, slightly medicinal edge. It adds a comforting warmth and fixative quality to oriental fragrances, and blends beautifully with spices. Often used to smooth and round off sharp edges in complex base notes.
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.'
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HeirloomBest match88% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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The Tactician86% match
Precision over excess. Always.

Crisp, dry, clean, worn close. Citrus, aromatic herbs, light woods, soft musks.

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The Romantic83% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

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

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Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.
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Scent Profile
floral100%citrus75%aromatic50%fresh spicy50%musky50%
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Xerjoff Five— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Five is $440.80. Without a coupon the lowest price is $440.80. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

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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 Five? +
$440.80 at Xerjoff. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Xerjoff Five smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house founded in 2003 by Giorgio Albertini, known for ambitious compositions that blend classical perfumery with modern techniques. Five, released in 2009, stands as one of the brand's cornerstone fragrances, representing their approach to accessible luxury within the niche space. Five opens with a bright, citrus-forward burst of Amalfi lemon and basil, immediately lifted by ambrette's soft, skin-like musk. Jasmine and magnolia form the floral core, adding white flower elegance without overtaking the composition's freshness. The base settles into amber and benzoin, creating warmth that grounds the fragrance without heaviness. Overall, this is a fresh floral with aromatic and spicy edges, leaning more refined than playful, with a consistent musky thread throughout that ties everything together. This works best for someone seeking a versatile floral that avoids saccharine territory. The brightness makes it suitable for warm weather and daytime wear, though the amber base gives it enough presence for evening. It aligns with The Heirloom, The Tactician, and The Romantic profiles.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Five? +
Top: Amalfi Lemon, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Basil, Lotus. Heart: Jasmine, Magnolia. Base: Amber, Benzoin, Musk.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff Five? +
Based on shared notes, Xerjoff Fiore D’ulivo (Amber, Benzoin, Jasmine, Magnolia), guess 1981 (Amber, Musk, Jasmine, Ambrette (Musk Mallow)), nina-ricci Nina L'Elixir for women (Amber, Musk, Jasmine, Amalfi Lemon), Coach Signature Summer Fragrance for women (Amber, Musk, Jasmine, Lotus), Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Toit (Amber, Musk, Magnolia, Basil) may smell similar to Five.
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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