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Xerjoff Gao
Xerjoff

Gao

Woody
Patchouli
Oud
Earthy
Amber
Warm Spicy
Spicy
2012 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, complex compositions that often center on prominent oud and woods. Gao, released in 2012, represents the brand's signature approach to layered, ingredient-forward fragrances.

Gao opens with juniper and saffron, immediately establishing a spiced, herbal character before a substantial oud and patchouli heart takes over. The composition stays dense throughout, with gurjan balsam adding a resinous sweetness that prevents the woody elements from turning austere. Cypriol oil and amber in the base add earthiness and warmth, while saffron threads through the entire fragrance, lending a subtle spice that keeps things from feeling heavy. The overall effect is aromatic and grounded, leaning into earthy, woody territories rather than florals or fresh notes.

This is a fragrance for those comfortable with prominent oud and willing to sit with its mineral, slightly medicinal character. Gao works best in cooler months or evenings when its dense, resinous profile feels appropriate. It aligns with The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Woody
90%
Patchouli
70%
Oud
100%
Earthy
100%
Amber
60%
Warm Spicy
80%
Spicy
62%
Smoky
50%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Juniper
Juniper
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
Gurjan Balsam
Gurjan Balsam
An oleoresin from Southeast Asian dipterocarpe trees with a complex, smoky, resinous, and slightly camphoraceous character. Gurjan balsam adds a distinctly exotic, slightly harsh resinous depth to oriental compositions. It has a raw, natural quality that synthetic balsams cannot fully replicate.
Juniper
Juniper
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.
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.
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.
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha
Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha
Gurjan Balsam
Gurjan Balsam
An oleoresin from Southeast Asian dipterocarpe trees with a complex, smoky, resinous, and slightly camphoraceous character. Gurjan balsam adds a distinctly exotic, slightly harsh resinous depth to oriental compositions. It has a raw, natural quality that synthetic balsams cannot fully replicate.
Oud
Oud
The most prized and expensive raw material in perfumery, a resinous wood produced by agarwood trees infected with a specific mold. Real oud is animalic, smoky, leathery, and sometimes medicinal, with enormous lasting power. It anchors the great Middle Eastern fragrances and has become the defining luxury note of contemporary perfumery.
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.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The MysticBest match89% match
You wear what others can't place — and that's exactly the point.

Warm incense, dry resins, airy woods, smoke with softness. Never obvious.

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The Homesteader80% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Sensualist80% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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Scent Profile
Woody90%Patchouli70%Oud100%Earthy100%Amber60%

Xerjoff Gao— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Gao is $164.99. Without a coupon the lowest price is $164.99. 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 Gao? +
$164.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $164.99 a good price for Gao? +
Yes. The current best price is $164.99 and MSRP is $295.00. At $164.99 you save 44% vs retail.
What does Xerjoff Gao smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for bold, complex compositions that often center on prominent oud and woods. Gao, released in 2012, represents the brand's signature approach to layered, ingredient-forward fragrances. Gao opens with juniper and saffron, immediately establishing a spiced, herbal character before a substantial oud and patchouli heart takes over. The composition stays dense throughout, with gurjan balsam adding a resinous sweetness that prevents the woody elements from turning austere. Cypriol oil and amber in the base add earthiness and warmth, while saffron threads through the entire fragrance, lending a subtle spice that keeps things from feeling heavy. The overall effect is aromatic and grounded, leaning into earthy, woody territories rather than florals or fresh notes. This is a fragrance for those comfortable with prominent oud and willing to sit with its mineral, slightly medicinal character. Gao works best in cooler months or evenings when its dense, resinous profile feels appropriate. It aligns with The Mystic, The Homesteader, and The Sensualist sensibilities.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Gao? +
Top: Juniper, Saffron. Heart: Gurjan Balsam, Juniper, Patchouli, Saffron. Base: Amber, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Gurjan Balsam, Oud, Patchouli, Saffron.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff Gao? +
Based on shared notes, Versace Atelier Safran Royal (Amber, Cypriol Oil Or Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Saffron), Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud (Oud, Patchouli, Patchouli, Saffron), montale Paris Aoud Roses Petals (Amber, Oud, Gurjan Balsam, Saffron), Prada Prada Intense (Amber, Saffron, Patchouli, Saffron), Dua Fragrances Aoud Intense Orange (Amber, Oud, Patchouli, Saffron) may smell similar to Gao.
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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