Xerjoff Xj 17 17 Elle
How it smells
It smells mostly amber and citrus. African orange flower and citruses at the top, iris and birch in the middle and benzoin and opoponax at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Xj 17 17 Elle 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 Xj 17 17 Elle
Xerjoff is the house behind Xj 17 17 Elle.
The style of Xj 17 17 Elle
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by citrus and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and citrus smells and notes like iris and benzoin. Less obvious notes include galbanum, woody notes and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
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How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. Yves Saint Laurent Opium lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like benzoin and opoponax are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Xj 17 17 Elle: day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex is a lighter match.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €620, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Yves Saint Laurent Opium.
Perfumes that smell like Xj 17 17 Elle
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Outlands (6 shared notes), Rayhaan Terra (6 shared notes), Yves Saint Laurent Opium (6 shared notes) and Les Indemodables Musc Des Sables unisex (7 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Amouage Outlands starts from €437.
Quick answers
When did Xj 17 17 Elle come out?
It came out in 2007.
Is Xj 17 17 Elle good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.