What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is laotian oud and Atlas cedar. The heart brings castoreum and civet. On the skin it settles into Madagascar vanilla and Australian sandalwood. Overall it smells woody and animalic.
- Came out
- 2023
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Kemi 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
Xerjoff Kemi EDP in detail
Kemi EDP is made by Xerjoff. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
How long Kemi 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. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif and Dusita Oudh Infini. Base notes like Madagascar vanilla and Australian 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.
Kemi price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €230. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif and Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif but less than Dusita Oudh Infini.
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.
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 animalic side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif is a lighter match.
If you like Kemi, try these
Similar picks to try: Parfums De Marly Layton Exclusif (2 shared notes), Dusita Oudh Infini (3 shared notes), Nishane Afrika Olifant (2 shared notes) and Al Haramain Detour Noir Exclusif (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nishane Afrika Olifant starts from €168.
Quick answers
Is Kemi unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did Kemi come out?
It came out in 2023.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy woody and animalic smells.