Homme

Spice comes first in Homme, a 2007 masculine fragrance from Xerjoff, with woods close behind and smaller touches of flowers, herbs, leather and citrus.

Citruses give a brief, bright opening before the spices take over. Cloves are the main voice, warm, slightly sweet and a little medicinal, supported by other spicy notes that add heat and texture. Lavender brings an aromatic, clean herbal note, and ylang-ylang a creamy floral softness that rounds the edges. The base is dry and grounded: woody notes form the frame, vetiver adds an earthy, smoky root, and leather a smooth, worn texture.

Homme reads as a mature, confident scent. Its clove-and-leather warmth points to autumn and winter, evenings, formal dress and occasions where a classic masculine character is welcome. It should suit men who enjoy traditional spicy fragrances with some woody depth rather than fresh, sporty ones.

Homme — for men fragrance by Xerjoff (released 2007). Notes: Citruses, Clove, Cloves, Lavender, Leather, Spices, Spicy Notes, Vetiver, Woodsy Notes, Woody Notes, Ylang-Ylang. — Parfica open fragrance database