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Xerjoff · Sold as unisex
Holysm
The crisp air of a forest clearing where aromatic herbs and woody notes intertwine, creating an atmosphere that is both refreshing and comforting.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
HolysmLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessHavana · AramisMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 12 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Holysm by Xerjoff, launched in 2023, is a fragrance that balances the freshness of aromatic and spicy notes with the warmth of woody and tobacco accords. The opening with balsam fir and clary sage creates a crisp and invigorating start, while thyme and cade oil add an earthy complexity. As it settles, caraway and tobacco introduce a layer of depth, followed by labdanum and cedar that lend a rich, warm base. Vietnamese oud and patchouli anchor the composition with their distinctive woody presence, supported by the smoothness of sandalwood.
Holysm develops its full character over time, so apply it to pulse points and allow it to build naturally. It's best for daytime wear when the fresh-spicy opening can transition smoothly into the rich base notes as the day progresses.
Fig. 01 — Holysm, Xerjoff
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The originalHolysmXerjoff · Luxury · $250+Aramis · 1994HavanaShares 4 of its 12 notes$40–100★ 4.26 (1,362)38%Match
Jo Malone London · 2020Yuja CologneShares Balsam fir, Clary sage and Cedar$100–250★ 4.05 (309)38%Match
Jo Malone London · 2024Yuzu Zest CologneShares Balsam fir, Clary sage and Cedar$100–250★ 4.07 (168)40%Match
DS&Durga · 2018Hungry Like the WolfShares Cade oil, Patchouli and Sandalwood$100–250★ 4.29 (7)
With Nike Nike Indigo Man
Adds citrus, amber and warm spicy; shares cedar and sandalwood.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 20%.