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Tony Iommi Monkey Special
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Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff is an olfactive fragrance for men and women launched in 2021. The nose behind this composition is Chris Maurice. The top notes are rum, passion fruit, geranium and bergamot; the heart includes Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, leather and Bulgarian rose; while the base notes reveal caramel, vanilla, tonka bean, sandalwood, labdanum, musk and ambergris.
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When the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, Tony Iommi Monkey Special by Xerjoff appears. A different scent, perhaps eighties-inspired or maybe from the 21st century. To be honest, it’s an extravagant smell. Its longevity is impressive. Talking about projection and sillage… I never believed a perfume would fall in love with me. Ignore what I write, go ahead and have the experience yourself.
A Rock Star is irremediably extroverted, with a unique and explosive personality. This Xerjoff fragrance is the scent of Tony Iommi. It has an exquisite opening with patchouli, lots of rum, a slightly spiced and smoky touch from the tobacco, with significant sweetness, all revolving around a light leather note. It’s an extravagant, playful, and eye-catching perfume, the best from Xerjoff in my opinion. I see it as unisex, leaning more towards masculine. It’s designed for winter or cool nights, going out to have fun with friends or attending a rock concert.
Rich perfume, but it reminds me a lot of Angel Les Parfums Cuir by Mugler, adding a note of passion fruit. On my skin, it lasts seven hours with average projection. Ideal for late afternoons and cold nights.
First impression: more of the same… Seeing bombastic descriptions like leather jackets, chaos, and maximum luxury for nearly five euros per millilitre, one expects something else. In the end, I assume much of the price is positioning. The pity is reading so many people justifying that it deserves its price or that they’d pay another 100 euros. It depends on each person’s economy. Rum, passion fruit, cinnamon… seriously? Perhaps it’s the first impression, but I don’t pick up on any of that clearly. I even share the opinion that it could be a flanker of A Men, with patchouli, leather, and subtle touches, perhaps due to a lack of sprays. It’s not bad, not my subjective style, but the problem is the expectations and positioning. About nine hours of performance.
@ztarkiler, seven hours? You must have crocodile skin, mate. It lasts me 24 hours, and I clearly notice the first 10 are overwhelming; for me, it’s a beast mode in every sense. I suppose you’re saying you don’t like it because of the price, but I can’t believe it lasts only seven hours. The scent is a rum, passion fruit, and patchouli bomb; as it dries down, it settles into a sweet balsamic smell. Very rich in both opening and dry down. Be careful: more than four sprays in an enclosed space can be very heavy. Perfumon.
What a letdown. It smells nice, but dries down almost exactly like one I own from my collection: Zara’s Unexpected Fresh Spicy from their tobacco collection. Try it before buying.
I don’t dislike the scent; the composition is good and nothing clashes… but it’s not my style, there’s something that just doesn’t sit right with me. It comes out very boozy, a sweet liquor hovering near gourmand. The opening is what attracts me the least. Lots of spices with a dark base and a potent chocolatey nuance from the patchouli, plus woods and leather. It’s a night scent for cold days. I think the problem is the price; it seems disproportionate. Good longevity and contained projection, which I appreciate. I understand its devotees, but at this price, it wouldn’t be in my plans, not even at half cost.
This is a bomb. Masculine, rogue, and full of character. In my experience, men love it; it’s one of the few in my collection that my friends can’t stop saying smells incredible. You have to choose the right moment and outfit: it’s not for work or formal occasions. I see it for a night at your usual bar with friends, reminiscing about battles and smelling glorious. Beast mode and superior quality.
Hello. After several weeks, my opinion is clear: it opens with a very bitter, strong, and not at all sweet tobacco note. The opening lasts about three hours and, in my view, becomes quite overpowering. It then drops to a faint sweet vanilla touch. I fell for the hype and it was a disappointment. I recommend buying a decant before spending the full amount. I hope I haven’t let anyone down. Best wishes.
It’s not an unknown scent—many brands have touched on it—but here the blend of ingredients truly shines. If there’s patchouli and leather, you’ve got me. The opening is clean, without that harsh alcohol bite, and as it dries down it becomes sweet and woody, with a balsamic sandalwood and elegant vanilla coming to the fore. It lasts well, reaching up to eight hours, and projection depends on the number of sprays. It’s unisex, or rather, a sweet masculine that isn’t gourmand, ideal for evenings or mild weather. I did miss that ‘rock star’ touch the advertising promised, along with the guitarist; perhaps it could have had more intensity to suit mature rock. But it’s pure quality: for the price, it’s a must-have for Xerjoff fans to complete their collection. It’s not a pure rock fragrance, but a delicious winter night scent. Give it a try, but not in summer or on bright sunny days, so it can truly shine.
I start by saying it has too much hype. It is a perfume with a potent rum and passionfruit opening, projecting for about 2 hours before falling and staying closer to the skin for another 6. It is sweet, attractive, and hardly anyone will not like it, however, it has an excessive price for 50ml. For those values there are others of equal quality and better performance in 100ml. I would not buy it again. Edit: After a while without using it, the performance improved considerably and I must say it is a GREAT PERFUME. The scent is charming. It gives me 3 good hours of high projection and then drops to skin level for a duration of +8 hours. I would not pay the 270 euros they ask for 50ml, but I would buy it in 100ml at a better price per ml to go hard on the sprays. 8.5/10.
I laugh reading the latest reviews from people who say it does not project and does not last anything; I wonder if they really tried it or are they nose-blind… Four sprays are enough to smell yourself for a minimum of 10 hours without sticking your nose. The scent is of an alcoholic passionfruit a bit old school without actually being so, in the style of the bad boy at the bar, very rich, it attracts attention and gives compliments. Do not let yourselves be led by reviews from people who say they have tried it and do not even have it in their collection, and even more so if they say it does not last; clearly they want to deceive you or know nothing about perfumes.
Tony Iommi Monkey Special seems like a good perfume to me, although to my nose it did not turn out as amazing as I read in other reviews. I thought I would find a Holy Grail and, although I liked it, it was not so in my case. It has a delicious passionfruit cocktail opening. Afterwards it dries down keeping those initial notes with lots of cinnamon, leather, and a heart of patchouli. On my skin it is a perfume with presence, unisex, not too sweet or cloying, with a touch of elegance but playful, perfect for winter night use. With few sprays, it has pleasant projection without being extreme and lasts over 15 hours, although closer to the skin from the ninth. I have used my 8ml decant from Pafory, which went a long way because it is a fragrance to be dosed prudently, but it will not be a bottle for my collection, especially with that price. To pay for it, Tony Iommi and I would have to be madly in love. Scent 7/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 10/10, Value for money 4.5/10, Versatility 7/10, Packaging 8.5/10. Would I buy again? No.
Tested on my skin, after 30 minutes it smells of patchouli, rose, dulce de leche, and vanilla. It is a contrasting blend for me, as the patchouli and rose give a classic earthy aroma, perhaps old-fashioned, while the sweet and vanilla are more modern and playful. So that mix is a bit strange. It feels of high quality and longevity, but the patchouli and rose are not to my taste.
It seemed a delight to me. I understand others who probably did not meet their expectations, but I think it deserves more chance. I smelled it for the first time two months ago in a boutique in Mexico City that brought the full brand; at first sniff it was a wonder. I wore it and it lasted 8-10 hours smelling good and 15 hours closer to the skin. In the dry down it lasted a month leaving a delicious vanilla scent in the wardrobe. I decided to buy it today because it seems to be one of those perfumes that blows your mind. I recommend it a lot; the only bad thing is the price. Scent 10/10, Longevity 10/10, Sillage 9/10, Price 5/10, Versatility 7/10 (more in cold, autumn, winter, not above 25 degrees). In my TOP 10.
In the opening, it’s as if you had pure freshly harvested honeycomb. I am a musician and a lover of good Hard Rock from the 60s/70s/80s, which is why I was curious. It is a perfume with well-achieved chords, the final result: balanced. They do not have strong or harsh notes that you say “rocky accord”; on the contrary, it is a dark but sweet, warm, and mature (not old) aroma, but reflects a sophisticated aspect, like someone who over the years achieved skill, precision, and balance in good rock. The dry down is amazing, comforting, always sweet but moderate, very well integrated into the floral body that nuances and balances the edges. Tremendously captivating, addictive, and full of compliments.
To be honest, this perfume is my favourite… I have tried many, but the quality of Tony Iommi is another level. The opening is potent where passionfruit and rum are the protagonists, sweet and alcoholic, a delight. As it dries down it becomes more mature and spectacular, with leather and patchouli very present, and in the base a caramel that gives it a flirtatious scent. For me, it is a 10, for pleasure. The patchouli and leather keep it from being just another sweetie, giving it character, power, and making it appear more masculine. A gem in perfumery. Performance: the first 3 hours project a lot, and until the 10th hour it remains present on the skin, closer to the pulse. I recommend it 100%.
Tony Iommi Special Monkey is the best Xerjoff has released so far, before trying the new version which I will review once I get it. Here we have an exquisite perfume where there is no doubt about the quality of Xerjoff’s ingredients. The opening is spectacular: passionfruit with bergamot bathed in rum and masked by exquisite Singapore patchouli, cinnamon, rose, and very subtle leather that adds sensuality and rebellion. In the base, there is caramel, vanilla, and tonka bean which give it more sweetness. Then comes a wood accord like sandalwood, plus musk and ambergris that add sensuality. Although it has a touch of decadence, it is very elegant and attractive. It is inspired by Tony Iommi’s guitar from Black Sabbath: how the case smells, the guitarist, and the places where he played. He has recreated it almost perfectly, because Tony, although he is a rocker, is a sophisticated gentleman with an aura of mystery and class, and that attraction he caused in girls at concerts, turned into scent, is exactly this: something sparkling, mysterious, alcoholic, sweet, and attractive.
Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special: where do I begin? It turned out to be the exact opposite of what I expected. I thought it would be sweet and gourmand due to the caramel, similar to JPG Scandal, and the truth is, it isn’t… thank goodness, because if it were, I would have sold the bottle instantly. It literally smells like opening Tony’s guitar case (as the comments say, spot on). You can detect the rum, passionfruit underneath, very prominent patchouli, and very subtle rose and caramel. It has that sweet undertone but is a super dark aroma due to the leather; the patchouli is modern, not vintage like Polo. It’s a great perfume; I thought it would be simpler and more portable, but it’s dark, boozy, decadent, and elegant. For someone who wears Invictus, it’s a challenging fragrance, feeling niche. It lasts over 10 hours. I’m delighted and highly recommend it.
Brutal fragrance, lasting over 10 hours with a good projection. Upon spraying, it smells of strong rum and flowers, followed by a sweet, creamy vanilla between leather and tonka bean with a hint of caramel. In the dry down, the musky wood and Bulgarian rose give it a unisex vibe. In short, 10 out of 10.
With years of olfactory experience, I say this left me speechless. I’ve never felt anything like it. What I’ve been searching for all my life: complex, distinct and unique. I love passion fruit in other perfumes, but here it’s dark, wrapped in rum. I detect cinnamon, tonka bean, vanilla, ambergris, rose and a touch of sweet caramel. It won’t impress everyone, but for complex noses seeking something different and not following trends, it’s perfect.
The Tony Iommi Monkey Special is, without doubt, one of the most impactful I’ve tried, the best of Xerjoff. Original, captivating and with that rock vibe that makes it unique. I agree with those who say it recalls Mugler’s A*Men, but with a bolder, more novel trail.
Fantastic fragrance! I smelled it on a sample my brother-in-law received. It’s an A*Men on steroids, more rebellious but with class. Notes of passion fruit and rum at the start, then it turns rough with balsamic patchouli. The caramel is dark, not intrusive. Ideal for cool nights, leather jackets, concerts or bars. I haven’t bought from this house yet, but it’s in my top 3 with Naxos and Starlight. Good niche investment. Perhaps I’ll try ‘Rockstar’ as a more affordable alternative.
A peculiar fragrance. As with all Xerjoff, the quality is brutal, whether you like it or not. Tony Iommi opens fruity, with a spark of passion fruit wrapped in dark cellophane, similar to the trail of Ambassador. Then the magic: apianated woods that smell like the tributee’s guitar, leather, velvet and black piano. It lasts for ages, throwing bursts that overshadow anything else. The challenge is finding a use: too fun for smart dress, too smart for sport. It’s neither sexy nor relaxing. The bottle is beautiful. Scent: singularity. Longevity and sillage are brutal. Versatility and presentation are low. Quality/price and compliments are high. In short: Tony Iommi’s guitar in a case. Occasion: none ideal. Alternative: Oud Maracuja by Maison Crivelli. Buy blind: almost total.
I’ve had it for two years and it still delights me. Excellent.
Normally I don’t use patchouli, but this is another level. I tried it in Cannes and it blew my mind: dark caramel, patchouli, woods and passion fruit. I bought it on the spot and spilled some on my jacket; three weeks later it still smelled of caramel. 10/10, a Xerjoff masterpiece and Tony Iommi’s favourite. Buy blind, no risk.
My go-to scent. Without it, I’d have to invent one. Pure rock’n’roll.
A complicated fragrance; don’t buy blind, test it first.
If anyone wants mine, feel free to message me. I’m from CDMX, 55 5494 2538, comes with the box and everything. It’s partial.
Lovely, dark and spiced with cinnamon, leather and sweetened whisky, softened by tonka bean. If you like Benetton’s Colors Man Black, this is its ten-times-improved version. Budget dictates, but Xerjoff never fails.
I wore it today, dressed it up, and you can trust me when I say it’s a beast. Smoky, caramelised, alcoholic, tobacco… a whole experience. People notice it and look for it again in the air to corroborate the genius floating within it. I totally recommend it as a blind buy. Scent: 9.5/10, Projection: 9/10. Beast.
Unfortunately, I bought it blindly. When I smelled it I said: this reminds me of one in my collection; I wasn’t wrong; it smells like Franck Olivier Amber in perfume for 20 USD compared to the 300 USD I paid for this Xerjoff.
@Jhon Romero, are you deciding? In this review you say that Amber by Franck Olivier smells exactly like this one, but in the Amber review you say it smells very similar to Naxos; by extrapolation, are you trying to tell me that Tony Iommi MS smells similar to Naxos? I can’t speak for the Franck Olivier one, but I assure you that among the Xerjoff house there is a world of difference.
So, you’ll highlight it, but the truth is it’s really hard to wear. I’d buy it in 50ml and sell it as a decant, leaving myself just 20ml because I find it difficult to use. It has all the rockstar vibe: alcohol, leather, and then the passion fruit which is the distinctive mark, but for someone who doesn’t go to parties as frequently, I recommend buying a decant instead of the full bottle; it doesn’t fit daily wear at all, even in the cold, and for office, semi-formal, or formal use, it’s completely out of place.
I’m a bit puzzled by this perfume; I like it but not. There’s a part that makes me addictive, but at the same time another part that feels too heavy and makes me scrunch my nose a bit. Very alcoholic opening, quite strong and present rum, the passion fruit is felt, slightly acidic, and the leather is already there. Gradually, it becomes denser, a strong patchouli emerges, a slightly powdery cinnamon, and it sweetens with dark, dense caramel. It feels too dense and heavy. Is it the patchouli, a note I don’t enjoy too much? Or the alcoholic part that’s too present? I like the passion fruit and the leather it has, but the rum and patchouli parts turn me off and are the most noticeable. Apart from that, I’d say the caramel makes it a too-dense sweet, and adding the powdery cinnamon it carries, it doesn’t convince me. One must recognise the originality of the perfume, totally masculine; it won’t please everyone (I’m an example). A pretty beastly longevity (10-12 hours on skin, projecting very well for the first 2-3 hours). It also bears mentioning that versatility is zero; an informal scent, for cold and night use, which I don’t see outside a bar. And I agree with what Samuel says: if it smells like the clothes you wore the day after a party, having spilled a rum and coke on yourself (with a touch of Licor 43 to add sweetness).
I feel it, eh? But this smells to me like my t-shirt on a hungover Sunday morning, having gone out the night before. It smells like an after with a touch of caramel. LOOL. Not for me. Too much tobacco + alcohol smell. It has many nuances, especially as it dries down: I notice the rose, the caramel, the patchouli… But the opening smells like what I just drew. Of course, it’s a challenging scent, not made to please everyone, and very masculine. You’ll make a statement.
What a beast! The first time I tried it, I thought it smelled super acidic, and the passion fruit reminded me of the worst of an alcohol-fuelled night and a hangover (including the pot…). I was completely wrong. In fact, it reacts much better on skin than on blotter. Still, it’s important to test it when it’s cold. This is a perfume for cold afternoons/evenings. It opens with super potent rum and passion fruit. This passion fruit accord is very acidic and can be somewhat challenging at first, especially since it’s boosted by the rum. But shortly after, that caramel kicks in (I notice it’s slightly honeyed) along with tonka bean, labdanum, and vanilla, which compensate for the initial acidity. Then, with the patchouli and its dark green touches, it adds a point of elegance. It’s not a perfume for people to smell up close. It’s for leaving a challenging, provocative, and seductive trail. It seems to me the perfect rock ‘n’ roll inspiration turned into perfume. In that sense, along with the trail, projection, and longevity, it makes this perfume a true wonder for me. As I said, it conquered me on the second try. The first was an outright rejection, and I didn’t like it at all. I reiterate the importance of temperature. Testing this in summer is suicide, in my opinion. The only downside, in my opinion, is its lack of versatility and, of course, the price. Otherwise, I love it.
This perfume has been my obsession for almost a year, but our first encounter was far from idyllic. That load of patchouli made me scrunch my nose, but I bought a decant and loved it instantly, and a couple of months ago I managed to get a bottle at a good price. So, I feel ready to describe one of my favourite perfumes. The opening is super acidic and almost astringent, explosively alcoholic; I’d say it’s like forgetting a rum and passion fruit soda backstage and returning after the concert. Then, the damp and somewhat wild patchouli kicks in. In the heart, the sweetness and acidity of the opening balance out with a nearly wilted rose, super enveloping, and a very subtle leather that could remind you of a well-cared-for guitar case. The development is slow, but the layers intertwine, and at all times you can intuit that sweet caramel and vanilla base with a resinous, ambroxan-boosted foundation for greater diffusion. The performance is outstanding, especially the first 2-3 hours, and it remains very noticeable in your personal bubble until 8 hours. I like to use it for night outings in winter and at formal events where you want to stand out (for better or worse, that depends on the assimilation capacity of the inexperienced noses you might encounter). Like Tony Iommi’s riffs, a fragrance in his honour must be luminous, heavy, and highly expressive.
This is absolute brilliance. Obviously, it’s not for everyone, but if you like potent scents, alcoholic, woody, and sweet notes… don’t hesitate. It is expensive, yes, but it’s pure art that you won’t find in designer perfumery and even in many niche houses.
It’s one of those fragrances that, based on its notes and reviews (not the brand), promised to be a hit. I tried it in-store: the opening features patchouli and liquor, which usually deters buyers, but I felt nothing different from Sticky Fingers or Psychodelique regarding the urge to smell like rock ‘n’ roll and catcalls. The alcoholic phase reminded me a lot of Lattafa’s Khamra (a pity for those who can’t stomach the price jump). It’s during the dry-down that the legend lives up to its reputation: a potent tobacco emerges, combined with the sweetness, creating an image of rum spilled over Malboro cigarettes. It delivers on the image of recklessness it promotes, but due to its potency, sweetness, and type of tobacco, it’s a fragrance where you might regret over-spraying and suffer a hangover so bad it makes you question your present, want to leave the chaos behind, and miss the harmless routine of an Acqua di Gio. Ultimately, I didn’t buy it, although I enjoyed it while wearing it; let’s just say there are better and cheaper drugs out there.