Xerjoff V Ouverture
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is fig leaf and orange. The heart brings cinnamon and ylang-ylang. On the skin it settles into sandalwood and vanilla. Overall it smells woody and amber.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
V Ouverture 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 V Ouverture
V Ouverture comes from Xerjoff.
How far V Ouverture spreads
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
V Ouverture price per bottle size
The usual price in Europe is about €119. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Tom Ford Black Orchid but less than Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Xerjoff perfumes worth knowing
The house has 123 perfumes here, led by Erba Gold, Naxos and Torino 21.
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. For evenings, Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara has more depth.
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 Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like sandalwood and vanilla are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
V Ouverture dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Penhaligon's Portraits Clandestine Clara (7 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (6 shared notes), Frederic Malle Portrait Of A Lady (8 shared notes) and Tom Ford Black Orchid (6 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Can women wear V Ouverture?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like V Ouverture?
People who enjoy woody and amber smells.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2019.