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Xerjoff Zefiro
Xerjoff

Zefiro

warm spicy
aromatic
amber
woody
balsamic
gourmand
smoky
2015 · unisex

Xerjoff is an Italian niche fragrance house known for complex, ingredient-driven compositions and a willingness to explore unconventional territory. Zefiro, released in 2015, sits comfortably within the brand's broader portfolio of sophisticated, layered scents.

Zefiro opens with artemisia and bergamot brightened by elemi resin, establishing an aromatic and slightly spicy character. The heart deepens considerably with cardamom, cinnamon, and carnation alongside iris, creating a warm, almost peppery mid-stage that feels both herbal and slightly floral. The base settles into a balsamic amber foundation with honey and incense, rounded out by woodsy notes that give the fragrance an earthy, grounded finish. The overall arc moves from crisp and aromatic to increasingly warm and resinous, with spice acting as the connective thread throughout.

This is a fragrance for someone drawn to warm, spiced compositions with an aromatic edge -- think less gourmand sweetness and more sophisticated herbalism. It works well in cooler seasons or as an evening scent, though the amber and honey keep it approachable year-round. If you gravitate toward The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, Zefiro deserves attention.

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Main Accordsreported by community
warm spicy
100%
aromatic
100%
amber
75%
woody
50%
balsamic
50%
gourmand
50%
smoky
50%
cinnamon
50%
floral
50%
fresh spicy
50%
herbal
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Artemisia
Artemisia
The wormwood family, artemisia adds a dry, herbal, slightly bitter greenness that evokes wild Mediterranean hillsides and ancient apothecaries. It's the botanical that gives absinthe its distinctive aura. In perfumery it grounds compositions in something honest and slightly difficult, which makes them feel more real.
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.
Elemi Resin
Elemi Resin
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cardamom
Cardamom
Aromatic, warm, and slightly eucalyptus-like with a spiced green freshness that is entirely its own. Cardamom is one of the most elegant spice notes in perfumery, exotic without being heavy, warm without being sweet. It appears frequently in Middle Eastern-inspired fragrances and modern masculine compositions.
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.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
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.
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.
Honey
Honey
Sweet, waxy, and faintly animalic, honey in perfumery has an almost skin-like quality, intimate and slightly raw. It's related to beeswax in the natural world, and both add a warmth that reads as close and personal. Honey bridges floral and oriental families, adding natural sweetness with a slightly dark edge.
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.
Woodsy Notes
Woodsy Notes
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The HomesteaderBest match83% match
Rooted, warm, and entirely self-sufficient.

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

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The Mystic83% 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 Sensualist83% match
You fill the room without trying.

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

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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%aromatic100%amber75%woody50%balsamic50%
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Xerjoff Zefiro— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Zefiro 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 Zefiro? +
$164.99 at Jomashop. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $164.99 a good price for Zefiro? +
Yes. The current best price is $164.99 and MSRP is $285.00. At $164.99 you save 42% vs retail.
What does Xerjoff Zefiro smell like? +
Xerjoff is an Italian niche fragrance house known for complex, ingredient-driven compositions and a willingness to explore unconventional territory. Zefiro, released in 2015, sits comfortably within the brand's broader portfolio of sophisticated, layered scents. Zefiro opens with artemisia and bergamot brightened by elemi resin, establishing an aromatic and slightly spicy character. The heart deepens considerably with cardamom, cinnamon, and carnation alongside iris, creating a warm, almost peppery mid-stage that feels both herbal and slightly floral. The base settles into a balsamic amber foundation with honey and incense, rounded out by woodsy notes that give the fragrance an earthy, grounded finish. The overall arc moves from crisp and aromatic to increasingly warm and resinous, with spice acting as the connective thread throughout. This is a fragrance for someone drawn to warm, spiced compositions with an aromatic edge -- think less gourmand sweetness and more sophisticated herbalism. It works well in cooler seasons or as an evening scent, though the amber and honey keep it approachable year-round. If you gravitate toward The Homesteader, The Mystic, and The Sensualist, Zefiro deserves attention.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Zefiro? +
Top: Artemisia, Bergamot, Elemi Resin. Heart: Cardamom, Carnation, Cinnamon, Iris. Base: Amber, Honey, Incense, Woodsy Notes.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff Zefiro? +
Based on shared notes, Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Privee (Amber, Woodsy Notes, Iris, Bergamot), Jo Malone Saffron unisex (Amber, Woodsy Notes, Iris, Bergamot), Serge Lutens Serge Lutens Five O'Clock Au Gingembre (Amber, Honey, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Issey Miyake L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense (Amber, Incense, Cardamom, Cinnamon), histoires de parfums 1826 (Amber, Incense, Cinnamon, Bergamot) may smell similar to Zefiro.
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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