Holysm by Xerjoff
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Description
Holysm by Xerjoff is an olfactive fragrance for men and women launched in 2023. The top notes are balsam fir, helichrysum, thyme, and cade oil; the heart notes are caraway, tobacco, labdanum, and cedar; the base notes are Vietnamese oud, patchouli, and sandalwood.
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Key notes
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Top
Balsam Fir
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Heart
Caraway
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Base
Vietnamese Oud
Community
126 votes
- Positive 66%
- Negative 19%
- Neutral 15%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
519 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
126 votes
Season
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157 votes
Time of day
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87 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Holysm
Holysm by Xerjoff is an olfactive fragrance for men and women launched in 2023. The top notes are balsam fir, helichrysum, thyme, and cade oil; the heart notes are caraway, tobacco, labdanum, and cedar; the base notes are Vietnamese oud, patchouli, and sandalwood.
Woods and mosses Green, herbal and fougère Spices Resins and balsams
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How it wears
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Longevity
Leading answer Long-lasting
65 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
68 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
76 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Very expensive
67 votes
Have you worn Holysm?
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Dr.No
Neither here nor there. Xerjoff’s new K Blue collection brings four fragrances, and Holysm is one of them. It opens with a strong spicy note, leather in the base, and a herbal touch. No, you won’t be surprised: there’s no real leather or pepper, but thyme (which is a spice) and labdanum (which smells like leather) dominate the first ten minutes. It reminded me, from a distance, of Cruz del Sur I (not the weird or sweet mango version that is the II). That one is tough, very spicy, and features castoreum which smells like leather, just like Holysm. The drydown is a bit rough, but after ten minutes the fragrance opens up and lowers that spice to reveal a herbal, slightly smoky, aromatic, and woody scent that’s much more wearable than the opening. It’s versatile, masculine, and not youthful, but with modest performance. Honestly, it doesn’t communicate anything to me, it’s not new, and I feel what weighs here is the bottle design, the box, the marketing, and the novelty of the collection… all for 290 euros for 50 ml! If you’re looking for something herbal, go for Slumberhouse or even better, Pineward. Sadly, Xerjoff is no longer what it used to be and has abused launches by hyping up consumers. Only one of the four is saved, and it’s not Holysm.