Oroville
“Oroville by Xerjoff is a Aromatic fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a aromatic, citrus composition with a floral undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2009 by Xerjoff, Oroville was crafted by perfumer Christian Rostain as an aromatic blend that seamlessly marries the freshness of citrus and green notes with the warmth of floral and tobacco accords. The fragrance opens with chamomile and orange, offering a bright and invigorating start, before transitioning into a heart of clary sage, carnation, and neroli. This middle section is balanced by the earthy presence of galbanum and tobacco, creating a rich blend that evolves throughout the day.
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 Oroville lightly — the citrus opening is bright but quickly gives way to its more complex heart and base. It’s best for daytime wear as the aromatic notes complement the cooler hours without overpowering.
Christian Rostain
Founding perfumer · 3 fragrances
Christian Rostain, born in 1953 in Fréjus, began his career in 1974 as a perfumer's apprentice at the Robertet Group in Grasse, training for six years under senior perfumer Louis Truc, then continuing under Henri Romano. In 1980 he became a junior perfumer under Georges Pellegrin, later helping develop the company's presence in South America, Central America, and the USA.
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The story behind the bottle.
The transition from morning's crispness to afternoon's quiet comfort in an office where fresh florals and warm tobacco notes blend together.
Fig. 01 — Oroville, Xerjoff
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