Opera

Opera was released in 2019 by Xerjoff, as an Eau de Parfum, under the signature of perfumer Chris Maurice. It is part of the Xerjoff Vibe collection.

The house claims as inspiration an evening at the opera, with a formal evening dress code. Opera is offered in 50 ml and 100 ml bottles.

Rose and fruits in the top notes

The opening combines rose, approached here from a warm angle, with accents of honey and wax, with a fruit basket of sweet, gourmand tonalities. This amber, honeyed rose immediately gives the composition a rounded rather than airy character.

A leathery and spicy heart

Leather brings facets of smoke, tar and tobacco. Nutmeg combines warmth, freshness and a woody inflection, while ylang-ylang, with its nail polish undertones, offers a powdery, fruity touch that extends the floral tier.

Woody and vanilla base

Cedar evokes pencil shaving wood and resin; vetiver, earthy, retains a smoky note. Musk adds animalic warmth, patchouli its camphorous dampness, and vanilla closes the accord on a sweet softness with spicy nuances.

Between oriental and floral

The oriental family here rests on vanilla, musk, nutmeg and smoky leather, warm materials that characterize these enveloping compositions. The floral facet owes to the honeyed rose and powdery ylang-ylang, two rich flowers that bring their radiance to this amber base.

On the label

On the label of Opera, a creation by Chris Maurice for Xerjoff, the list of ingredients mentions aqua, the designation for water in the INCI nomenclature.