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Xerjoff Indochine
Xerjoff

Indochine

amber
caramel
gourmand
vanilla
sweet
powdery
balsamic
2013 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for ambitious, densely layered compositions and a particular focus on natural raw materials. Indochine, released in 2013, exemplifies the brand's maximalist approach to fragrance creation.

Indochine opens with a warm amber and guaiac wood top accented by rose and copahu balm's resinous undertones. The heart settles into a creamy, incense-tinged composition anchored by Madagascar vanilla and toffee, which lend caramel sweetness and a subtle gourmand character. The base is densely sweet, built from amber, labdanum, tonka bean, and additional vanilla that create a soft, almost edible finish. The overall effect is a gourmand amber with a sophisticated, slightly smoky backbone from the incense and cedar, avoiding cloying excess through careful balance.

This fragrance works best for those who enjoy sweet, vanilla-forward scents with depth and complexity. It's suited to cooler months and evening wear, when its full sweetness can shine without feeling heavy. Indochine appeals to The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.

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Main Accordsreported by community
amber
100%
caramel
100%
gourmand
100%
vanilla
100%
sweet
75%
powdery
50%
balsamic
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
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.
Copahu Balm
Copahu Balm
Guaiac Wood
Guaiac Wood
Smoky, slightly rosy, and dry, guaiac wood has a gentle, transparent smokiness that doesn't overwhelm. It's often used to add a campfire-distant quality to woody or oriental fragrances without going full leather or incense. One of perfumery's more understated and quietly beautiful materials.
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.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cedar
Cedar
Incense
Incense
The dry, smoky, slightly woody scent of burning resin, incense in perfumery usually means frankincense or similar resins, adding a contemplative, almost spiritual quality. It creates distance and mystery, making fragrances feel larger than they are. A hallmark of niche, serious perfumery.
Madagascar Vanilla
Madagascar Vanilla
Toffee
Toffee
Warm, buttery caramel with a slightly burnt, bitter edge, toffee is more complex than plain caramel, with a depth that comes from the cooking process. It adds a rich, slightly dangerous sweetness to oriental fragrances. The note of certain leather and tobacco compositions that want an unexpected warm sweetness.
White Musk
White Musk
Clean, soft, and slightly soapy, white musk is the scent of fresh laundry and warm skin. It's the furthest from the animalic origins of real musk: approachable, inoffensive, and universally flattering. Almost every mass-market fragrance uses white musk as a base, which is why it reads as 'clean' rather than specifically musky.
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.
Caramel
Caramel
Warm, buttery, and sweet with a slight bitterness from the cooking process, caramel is one of perfumery's most approachable gourmand notes. It adds a comforting, edible quality without going full dessert, and it softens and rounds other notes beautifully. A pillar of the Angel-inspired oriental-gourmand genre.
Labdanum
Labdanum
A resin from the rock rose plant with a dark, animalic, honeyed quality that anchors many classic oriental fragrances. Labdanum is simultaneously leathery and sweet, with a raw complexity that synthetic materials struggle to match. It's a cornerstone of amber accords and chypre compositions.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
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.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match89% 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 Hedonist89% match
More is more. You've always known this.

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

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The Heirloom79% 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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Scent Profile
amber100%
caramel100%
gourmand100%
vanilla100%
sweet75%
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Xerjoff Indochine— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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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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$4.99 at ScentSplit. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Xerjoff Indochine smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche house known for ambitious, densely layered compositions and a particular focus on natural raw materials. Indochine, released in 2013, exemplifies the brand's maximalist approach to fragrance creation. Indochine opens with a warm amber and guaiac wood top accented by rose and copahu balm's resinous undertones. The heart settles into a creamy, incense-tinged composition anchored by Madagascar vanilla and toffee, which lend caramel sweetness and a subtle gourmand character. The base is densely sweet, built from amber, labdanum, tonka bean, and additional vanilla that create a soft, almost edible finish. The overall effect is a gourmand amber with a sophisticated, slightly smoky backbone from the incense and cedar, avoiding cloying excess through careful balance. This fragrance works best for those who enjoy sweet, vanilla-forward scents with depth and complexity. It's suited to cooler months and evening wear, when its full sweetness can shine without feeling heavy. Indochine appeals to The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Indochine? +
Top: Amber, Copahu Balm, Guaiac Wood, Rose. Heart: Cedar, Incense, Madagascar Vanilla, Toffee, White Musk. Base: Amber, Caramel, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
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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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