Oesel
“Oesel by Xerjoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a white floral, citrus composition with a yellow floral undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2010 by Xerjoff, Oesel was crafted by perfumer Richard Melchio to blend the freshness of citrus and green notes with the warmth of woody and floral accords. The composition opens with African Orange Flower and Petitgrain, followed by Lemon and Mimosa, creating a bright and crisp top layer that contrasts beautifully with the heart's rich White Flowers, Jasmine, and Rose. As it settles into its base of Tobacco Blossom, Amber, Patchouli, and Virginia Cedar, Oesel transforms into a warm, enveloping scent that is both elegant and comforting.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Oesel lightly — its top notes are bright and fleeting, but the base notes develop slowly over time. It's best worn during cooler hours when the warmth of the amber and patchouli can be fully appreciated.
Richard Melchio
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Richard Melchio, born in Yorkshire in 1968, is a master perfumer for Robertet UK. He began his training in Paris with Monique Schlienger of Cinquième Sens and further honed his craft in Grasse. Alongside Trevor Nicholl and Jean-Marie Santantoni, he helped revive the long-dormant Grossmith brand by reinterpreting its historic formulae, and has also created fragrances for Xerjoff. He has mentored numerous figures in the industry, including Lyn Harris of Miller Harris.
Designer Xerjoff
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The story behind the bottle.
The subtle sophistication of an afternoon in a sunlit office where fresh florals mingle with the quiet earthiness of wood and tobacco.
Fig. 01 — Oesel, Xerjoff
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