Xerjoff Dhofar
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is pine and coriander. The heart brings bay leaf and nard himalayan (jatamansi). On the skin it settles into carnation and sandalwood. Overall it smells aromatic and woody.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
Dhofar 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 Dhofar
Dhofar is made by Xerjoff.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity 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 longer than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like carnation and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
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Best season for Dhofar
The best time of year to wear it is spring and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, winter, fall and summer. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like bay leaf and carnation. Less obvious notes include lavender, rose and french labdanum. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
What Dhofar costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir but less than Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage.
Dhofar dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (9 shared notes), Jaguar (10 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (9 shared notes) and Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (9 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Jaguar starts from €21.
More questions
Does Dhofar project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Can women wear Dhofar?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2009.