The story of Xerjoff
Sergio Momo, a Turin designer with a passion for rare materials and craftsmanship, began creating fragrances in the early 2000s before formally structuring the Xerjoff house later in the decade; founding dates vary between sources. From the start, the brand claimed total luxury: bottles in Murano glass or crystal, elaborate boxes, concentrated extraits. It grew through themed collections exploring oud, ambers and florals alike. Alexandria II, in 2012, combined oud, rose and woods in a sumptuous oriental register. Naxos, in 2015, celebrated Sicily with a honeyed, lavender-laced tobacco and became one of the house's most popular successes. Erba Pura, in 2019, offered a fruity, musky and highly diffusive take. Xerjoff has thus established itself as one of the references of high-end Italian niche perfumery, with a loyal following among collectors worldwide.
An olfactory signature
Xerjoff favours richness and roundness. Naxos pairs lavender, bergamot and lemon with honey, cinnamon and jasmine over tobacco, tonka and vanilla. Alexandria II layers rosewood, lavender, apple and cinnamon over rose and cedar, before a base of oud, sandalwood, amber and vanilla. Erba Pura relies on Sicilian citrus and fruit over musk, vanilla and amber. Vanilla and amber are the common thread running through all three, giving each a warm, lasting finish.
Which Xerjoff perfume to choose?
Naxos is the best-loved way in: a honeyed, lavender tobacco, warm and elegant, ideal for autumn and winter. Erba Pura suits fans of loud fruity musks and is easier to wear by day. Alexandria II, listed as a parfum, is for anyone seeking a sumptuous rosy, woody oud, best kept for special occasions.