What does it smell like?
It smells mostly rose and gourmand. Bulgarian rose and Brazilian orange at the top, chocolate and strawberry in the middle and agarwood (oud) and Madagascar vanilla at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Aurum 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
A closer look at Xerjoff Aurum EDP
Xerjoff is the house behind Aurum EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €239. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs less than The Spirit Of Dubai Turath and The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal.
For work or for evenings
It works better at night than in the day, so it is a good pick for evenings, dinners and going out. Its gourmand side feels cosy and rich after dark.
Aurum through the year
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to spring. Ranked by season: winter, fall, summer and spring. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
The style of Aurum
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by gourmand and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and gourmand smells and notes like chocolate and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include Calabrian bergamot, labdanum and oakmoss.
Aurum dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Gisada Ambassador Intense (4 shared notes), Maison Crivelli Oud Cadenza unisex (4 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Turath (5 shared notes) and The Spirit Of Dubai Aamal (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gisada Ambassador Intense starts from €170.
Questions people ask
Does Aurum last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Is Aurum unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.