Xerjoff 1888 unisex
The smell in short
Main smell: warm spicy and woody. It opens with carnation and pepper, moves to ylang-ylang and rose and dries down to amber and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
1888 unisex notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Xerjoff 1888 unisex
1888 unisex comes from Xerjoff.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
How long 1888 unisex stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts about as long as Moschino Variety and Moschino. Base notes like amber and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
1888 unisex for work or evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its warm spicy side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Moschino Variety is a lighter match.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Moschino but less than Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady.
Flankers and editions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2010.
1888 unisex dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Moschino Variety (7 shared notes), Moschino (7 shared notes), Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (7 shared notes) and Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad starts from €35.
Questions people ask
Who would like 1888 unisex?
People who enjoy warm spicy and woody smells.
When did 1888 unisex come out?
It came out in 2013.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.