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Xerjoff · Sold as unisex
Ouverture
The first sip of a rich, spiced tea after an afternoon rain shower, where the air is still damp and the scent of spices lingers in the warmth.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
OuvertureLuxury · $250+
55%Similar accords, often for lessPrivate Collection Amber Ylang Ylang · Estée LauderMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2019 by Xerjoff, Ouverture is the creation of perfumer Chris Maurice and stands out for its intricate balance between vibrant citrus top notes and warm, enveloping base accords. The fragrance opens with a crisp fig leaf and orange, offering an immediate burst of freshness that transitions seamlessly into a heart of magnolia, cinnamon, ylang-ylang, Indian jasmine, Bulgarian rose, and sandalwood. This floral-spicy bouquet creates a lush, green warmth before settling into rich amber, vanilla, cashmere wood, and incense, which add depth and complexity to the composition.
Ouverture’s top notes are vibrant but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure they have time to meld with your skin. The base notes bloom over an hour, making it ideal for wearing from morning through evening as the fragrance evolves throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — Ouverture, Xerjoff
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Chris Maurice
High Perfumery, a family inheritance, born into one of Spain's most prestigious perfumery families and immersed in niche fragrance since childhood.
Designer Xerjoff
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The originalOuvertureXerjoff · Luxury · $250+Estée Lauder · 2008Private Collection Amber Ylang YlangShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.28 (1,035)53%Match
Estée Lauder · 2008Amber Ylang Ylang Parfum Estée LauderShares 6 of its 9 notes$40–100★ 4.38 (115)41%Match
Guerlain · 2001Samsara ShineShares 5 of its 10 notes$100–250★ 3.95 (411)42%Match
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Adds leather, aromatic and animalic; shares vanilla.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 49%, disliked or hated by 9%.