African Orange FlowerOpens with
MimosaHeart
Tobacco BlossomDries down to
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Xerjoff · Sold as unisex
Oesel
The subtle sophistication of an afternoon in a sunlit office where fresh florals mingle with the quiet earthiness of wood and tobacco.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
OeselLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessLe Parfum · Elie SaabPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
TopOpening
HeartThe Soul
BaseFoundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Oesel, Xerjoff
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Richard Melchio
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.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 46%, disliked or hated by 17%.