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Gao
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Gao by Xerjoff is an oriental woody fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2012, this composition features the olfactory signature of Chris Maurice.
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- Positivo 69%
- Negativo 23%
- Neutral 7.6%
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The decant is a bit skimpy, but utterly delicious, sweet and strong with excellent longevity. I don’t see it as particularly winter-appropriate; it could be perfect on a warm day of around 25 degrees.
I was gifted an official sample, and although it wasn’t on my radar, the scent is hostile, dry and resinous. The opening is a potent medicinal oud (not faecal) with cypriol and earthy touches over a green base muffled by that dry wood. It smells of low acetone, very similar to Perris Montecarlo’s Oud Imperial but greener and spicier. It didn’t blow my mind; it’s special, neither fresh nor sweet, almost like a bomb of fermented woods. It has immense character and undeniable quality, not for everyone, nor for women. Ideal for cool nights or days. You won’t get compliments, but you’ll smell exclusive, elegant and unique. Suitable for formal or semi-formal occasions. Not for very young men; you must love dry, woody and challenging scents. Scent 7/10, Sillage 9/10, Projection 8.5/10, Longevity 8.5/10.
What can I say about this fragrance? • I bought it blind, like all fragrances. • The first time, it was terrifying. • The second time, it disgusted me less. • The third time, I achieved a neutral result. • The fourth time, it began to seem interesting. • The fifth time, I started to appreciate some notes. • The sixth time, I was glad I bought it. • The seventh time, I decided to explore it thoroughly. (And I am in that phase now)
The opening is tight, with strong and aggressive sensations, nothing commercial for now. The oud hits you like a slap, with medicinal varnish reminiscences, resinous and spicy accords. Then the oud settles and you note spices, saffron, more resins. Finally, I love the ambered, woody, slightly green, and earthy dry-down. I bought it on the third try, but wow, by the second I already knew I loved it. I recommend trying it several times; perhaps you’ll like it at first, and if not, give it a chance. It’s a wonderful fragrance, undervalued and little known.
Woody and smoky with green touches. It’s not easy because the opening with saffron and nagarmota is somewhat alcoholic, camphorated, and smoky, but it lasts 15 minutes before the woods enter with a soft saffron that adds warmth to the Hayat-style oud. The myrrh balsam gives it creaminess. It works great in heat with medium projection and extreme longevity. It’s a summer compliment fragrance due to its mysterious dry-down. As it dries, the saffron and woods give a warm vibe, like suede or moss. A jewel, truly. From hate to love, there is only one Gao. I met it in a sample set and thought it was ugly and pointless, until it gave me a headache. A year later, with a gifted sample, I smelled it again. Now I notice that smoky opening but with more green notes, challenging yet not so bad. It reminded me of Amouage’s Silver Oud. When applied well, I enjoyed the opening, and in the heart phase, the woods with saffron made me fall in love. The Hayat oud is present, but the saffron and woods make a wonderful ensemble. As it dries, the saffron and woods fade, leaving the Thai Oud, which is where it most resembles Hayat, although this one has more cardamom and lavender. I now have two bottles of Gao. Its great performance in heat makes me always want to carry it. Master Carbonnel said he got very good results in Brazil. I tried it again and rediscovered this jewel. Mention to Jeremias from Perfumism, thanks to him I verified that Gao is a jewel.
It’s a fragrance many won’t like. At first glance, it scares you, especially because of the price. When I bought it, I was disappointed because it smelled medicinal, which is true due to the oud. But on the second try, I understood its purpose, and on the third, I thought: ‘Wow, what is this’. It needs opportunities. It is made for those who love oud and the bad-boy style, not for young kids. It’s for men who want to overshadow others. The longevity is brutal, reaching 12 hours on my skin. Don’t use more than three sprays or you will overwhelm everyone. It’s not for the office, but for going out at night and feeling that masculine power.
It is indeed difficult at first, but it does not disgust me at all. I will leave it stored for a while until I find the right occasion and the desire to explore it thoroughly.
If you apply a little and distribute it well on skin and clothes, it smells like clothes stored in fine woods. It is very elegant, but the opening and the first hour are difficult. It’s that accord of oud with nagarmota. I’m not sure if it contains real oud, but the wood scent is spectacular if you apply a little. If you wear too much and close to your face, it becomes overwhelming and gives you a headache.
Forget the technicalities. Gao is a one-way journey to extreme quality; after this, no designer fragrance seems the same. The opening is difficult, but with patience, it explodes into its full splendor. They say it smells like an old book, and they’re right, though it’s not a ‘old’ smell, but rather a discovery, a treasure, a lost kingdom. Nothing casual, and certainly not for anyone under 30. It is power, dominance, security, opulence, and sophistication. That is Gao, and it does not hold back.
I skipped the technical details: Gao is a one-way trip to extreme quality. After this, no designer fragrance seems as good. The opening is incredibly difficult, but with patience it blooms in all its splendour. They say it smells like an old book and they’re right, although I don’t associate anything ‘old’ with it. It smells like a discovery, a treasure, a lost kingdom. Under NO circumstances is it casual, and no one under 30 should attempt it. It is power, dominance, security, opulence and sophistication. It is pure exuberance. That is Gao, and there is no way to contain it.
This isn’t the first time a fragrance from this brand has left me speechless. I’ve worn it for three hours and still can’t figure out where it’s going or what it means. I don’t detect the oud or saffron, but rather something metallic and chemical, like Chinese ink or toner. Other Xerjoff scents are incredible, but this one isn’t. At this price, it’s obvious, but I must stress: it is forbidden to buy it blind unless you have a fortune.
This isn’t the first time a fragrance from this brand has left me baffled. I’ve been smelling it every few minutes for three hours and still can’t work out where it’s going or what it’s trying to convey. I can’t find the oud or saffron; in my case, a metallic and chemical note predominates, reminiscent of Chinese ink or toner. I love other Xerjoff fragrances, but not this one. With perfumes at this price point it’s obvious, but I must emphasise it: buying blind is forbidden unless you have a fortune.
It doesn’t seek everyone, but it commands respect from the very first second. Gao is intensity, elegance, and character. It features brutal-quality oud, dry and refined, with saffron, amber, and resins that make it magnetic. The projection and longevity are phenomenal. It’s not easy, but if you understand it, it accompanies you like a second skin. For me, there is nothing else like it.
It’s for a very specific collective. You can’t buy it blind, not for a moment. It has an extremely chemical profile. Upon spraying, it smells just like opening a can of wood varnish and stays that way for at least 4-5 hours. Of the 10-15 people who’ve smelled it, from the very first moment they said it was unattractive. Some said it smelled like ‘Loctite’ and others like ‘Reflex’. I love strong and long-lasting perfumes; I usually spray a lot if I’m out all day, but with 3 or 4 sprays you have more than enough for 12 hours and project for 6-8 hours. It will last years in my collection, but if I were to go back in time, I wouldn’t buy it.
It’s for a very specific niche; don’t even think about buying it blind. In the first few hours, it smells like pure wood varnish, a super-chemical profile that scares people off until they realise it resembles Loctite or Reflex. I love powerful and long-lasting scents; with three or four sprays, it lasts 12 hours and projects for 6-8. However, if I could go back, I wouldn’t repurchase it, even though it will remain in my collection for years.