Starlight by Xerjoff

Incredible, delicious, and it clings all night. The cardamom at the start is superb and lasts over 12 hours, ideal for going out and for all year round. I bought it blind and it exceeded my expectations; it’s already in my top 3. Total jewel 💎

This perfume stands out for its elegance and complexity, offering a very interesting olfactory experience. From the start, it envelops you with vibrant notes of cinnamon and cardamom, creating a warm and spiced opening characterised by that warm atmosphere. As it evolves, the heart of the perfume reveals an exquisite combination of almond and clove, adding a sweet, slightly floral touch that perfectly balances the intensity of the spices. For me, what really makes it special is its base of cedar and amber, which leaves a sophisticated and very long-lasting trail on skin and clothes. The mix of woods gives it a peculiar depth, perfect for those seeking a fragrance that is both daring and refined. Its longevity is impressive, and its projection is moderate, although it certainly always leaves a noticeable impression. Ideal for cool nights or special events, Starlight is a perfume that shouldn’t be worn every day. Without a doubt, it is a spectacular fragrance, although somewhat expensive, essential in any perfume collection.

I won’t beat around the bush; it smells like Turkish delight, ginger biscuits, Christmas. Spices, cardamom and cinnamon. It’s slightly sweet without being cloying. It’s not overwhelming or offensive to others. I find it quite versatile for the type of perfume it is. Nice sillage, good trail and longevity without being a beast. If you are a cardamom lover, at the very least, you should try it. Perfect for autumn and winter. More nocturnal than diurnal. Ideal for special occasions, family dinners, friend gatherings… 100% unisex.

I feel like I’m drunk, but in the dry-down it smells very similar to Man in Black by Bvlgary. And said all that, I find it delicious.

Hello 👋 I’m brief: I have a 2023 batch of Xerjoff Starlight and it’s a beast. Delicious, elegant, sexy, modern, and ultra-seductive. I’ve received compliments until I can’t take them anymore. I bought it blind and it blew my mind. It smells bright (I don’t know what gives it that modern touch) and warm; the cinnamon leads, the amber sweetens but it’s a rich, soft sweet (don’t worry, it’s not Jean Paul Gaultier Elixir). Does it work in the heat? No, impossible. Not on sunny days either, but on cool summer nights, controlled climates, or when it rains and the night turns off, this is a winner! It’s lucky it’s not going viral like Naxos, because for me it’s much better. If you’ve come this far, thanks. To wrap up: it’s for nights, a safe bet for dates. 100% unisex, a woman with this will steal your heart and attention. My Insta is Wilson_tgb if you want to ask. Shao.

Xerjoff Starlight is a warm and spicy fragrance centred on cardamom. It opens with cardamom and cinnamon, highlighting a barely perceptible energising touch of bergamot. As it dries down, the clove, almond, and amber join the cardamom and cinnamon. The cardamom takes charge with its sweet and toasted facet; the almond and cinnamon give a pleasant, almost gourmand sensation. It smells notably warm, cosy, sparkling, intense, sweet, and spicy, evoking the Christmas or winter season. Be careful with the cardamom and cinnamon; they can be sharp and overwhelming if you’re not used to them. It has little evolution; the notes vary in intensity but are always noticeable. Longevity is good, between 10 and 13 hours, with intense projection for the first 4 hours.

The BEST cinnamon perfume I have ever smelled in my entire life. Megalium by Carner doesn’t even come close to its heels, let alone Khamra. I need it in my life RIGHT NOW. If you like Kenzo’s Jungle Elephant, this will fit you perfectly (they aren’t identical, watch out! but it captures that spiced perfume concept). Edit. It’s finally home 😃

How come this beauty has no review here? Well, I shall inaugurate the section 🙂 Starlight is a super spiced fragrance; at times it gives a very slight impression of leaning towards the masculine, but for me, this is totally unisex. It’s a beautiful spice blend that, in my perception, has a dry character, the same accord that tea usually lends to fragrances. Indeed, at first, cardamom and bergamot are very prominent, then within seconds it settles with cinnamon as the protagonist, a very shy clove, and finally almond, and all of this together evokes a steaming cup of cinnamon tea. During the development, I also sense a reminiscence of something like nuts, not just almond. In the final dry-down, a very tasty amber with a touch of vanilla. Generally, I don’t feel the fragrance leans towards gourmand. Regarding similar perfumes… First, I want to say it doesn’t resemble Kisses Rain by Renier. That definitely heads elsewhere; perhaps the almond note is worked in a similar way, but they are not at all similar. I haven’t tried Magenta Tanzanite, but I do have a decant of a Perfumes Parlour dupe, and here I do note a familiarity. Projection is moderate to high and longevity is excellent, around 10 hours.