RumOpens with
Dried FruitsHeart
LeatherDries down to
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Xerjoff · Sold as unisex
Cruz del Sur I
The dimly lit study where old books line the shelves, and a leather-bound journal rests on a polished wooden desk, filled with notes of distant lands and forgotten scents.
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Cruz del Sur ILuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or Encens · Issey MiyakeMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Cruz del Sur I by Xerjoff was launched in 2017 and crafted by perfumer Miroslav Petkov, blending rich oriental spices with smoky, leathery notes. The fragrance opens with rum and dried fruits, creating a warm, inviting aroma that transitions into the heart of cloves, cumin, and cedar. The base layers of leather, castoreum, myrrh, incense, labdanum, amber, and sandalwood add depth and complexity, evoking a sense of historical richness and lastingness.
Apply Cruz del Sur I in two light sprays to allow the layers to develop gradually. The smoky and leathery base notes will take center stage as the day progresses, making it perfect for an evening out or a quiet night in.
Fig. 01 — Cruz del Sur I, Xerjoff
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Miroslav Petkov
Bulgaria's man in the Bond No. 9 circleMiroslav Petkov began his perfumery journey in his hometown of Plovdiv, Bulgaria, before relocating first to Argentina and then to Spain, where his career took off. He gained recognition creating formulas for Bond No.
The Cruz del Sur line
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Designer Xerjoff
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The originalCruz del Sur IXerjoff · Luxury · $250+Issey Miyake · 2017L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Or EncensShares 6 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.46 (509)
With Ex Nihilo Gold Immortals Extrait de Parfum
Adds floral, citrus and fresh; shares bergamot and amber.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 29%.