Accento Overdose by Xerjoff

Sometimes it smells like Dama Bianca and other times like Mancera’s Roses Vanilla. It’s unisex thanks to that mentholated note reminiscent of ambergris, paired with a very clear aldehydic rose. It’s linear and lasts all day, though the mentholated eucalyptus can occasionally be a bit piercing and strong.

A delight! 😍 I thought they might be trying to mimic other fragrances, but the truth is this doesn’t smell like anything currently on the market.

Tested with a sample. Although I believe perfumes have no gender or age, Accento Overdose opens up masculine before settling into a unisex profile. The opening is an aromatic floral-fruity mix with green notes; soon the aldehydes and flowers take centre stage, with Damask rose standing out among the white florals. It settles into a dark, honeyed, and very intense base. There’s a hint of something dirty, perhaps due to the oud (even though it’s not listed in the pyramid), but it’s not unpleasant. You can detect a touch of eucalyptus and pine, almost imperceptible but more noticeable towards the end. It’s multidimensional; my mind associates it with Dior’s Oud Ispahan and Thameen’s Peregrina in certain phases (if you know them, though OI and Peregrina are more beautiful and elegant in my opinion), and with Franck Olivier’s Oud Touch, the more affordable version (which doesn’t mean it’s less beautiful; quite the opposite, as I own both and have compared them). If you have any of these, there’s no need to buy AO, and apart from that, the ones mentioned are more beautiful, whereas AO offers nothing innovative. Excellent performance: over 24 hours on skin, even after a shower, and lasts much longer on clothes. Projects strongly for the first four hours on my skin before softening. Recommended to try before buying blindly.

White floral, juicy fruity, aldehydic, clean, elegant, and long-lasting. In the dry down, the aromatic green base emerges, subtle but present. The rose adds character and creaminess just right. Sweet without being cloying, with that soapy touch from the aldehydes. A dream of a scent, a masterpiece with modern brushstrokes from the old school. Lasts for hours and projects widely before becoming moderate over time. It easily becomes my signature; I wouldn’t mind smelling like this every day.

A delight. The opening is quite feminine, but within half an hour it turns masculine until the dry down, which lasts and lasts… A masterpiece by Cristian Carbonell with extraordinary scent and longevity.

I don’t know why it had such bad chemistry with my skin; I don’t feel it as fresh and can’t identify the notes. I perceive it as honeyed, dense, like overripe fruits. Just upon application, a horrible urine smell that then fades, but nothing like what I expected.

The opening notes are delicious and fresh. The problem came with the white florals: they gave me a headache and nausea, so I had to wash it off.

I’m surprised there aren’t more reviews for this great perfume. I bought it blindly, fearing it might be a bad investment, but I was wrong. It’s a classy perfume with many facets; sometimes you feel marked fruits in the style of Erba Pura, but the white flowers tame that beast by softening it (without losing intensity). Other times the green notes stand out with the white flowers, making it very fresh and wearable in spring-summer or warm climates. For me, it was a total success. It pleases others and lasts the entire workday without losing potency. Given its intensity, projection, and longevity, it’s reliable for starting the day without needing reapplication, which is key for me as I spend most of my time outside. It’s elegant, perfect for formal work or going out. Very versatile. If you like Erba Pura but find it untamable, Accento Overdose is your option: a ‘tamed beast’.

Bought it for my wife and she absolutely loved it. A brilliant fragrance, smells elegant, lasts a long time, and is simply gorgeous.