Xerjoff P.13 – When a Fragrance Feels Like a Secret

There are perfumes that shout for attention, and then there’s Xerjoff P.13 — a scent that whispers but still takes over the room. The first thing that caught my eye was the bottle: deep red, wrapped in cord, like it’s guarding something powerful inside. And honestly, it is.

The opening feels smooth and elegant — bergamot, violet, and Turkish rose bring in brightness and silkiness. As it settles, the heart reveals tuberose, jasmine, and clove, which give the fragrance a bold, sensual twist without ever tipping over into showy. Then comes my favorite part: the dry-down. That mix of oakmoss, vanilla, tobacco, and Peru balsam is warm, cozy, and just a little smoky — like velvet for the skin.

On my skin it lasted into the evening (around 6-7 hours) with a projection that started confidently and softened into something more intimate. It’s not a perfume you wear by accident; it’s one you choose because you want to feel like you’re telling a story — one that only a few people get to hear.

I wore it to a low-lit dinner recently and found it fit the setting perfectly: the spark of freshness at the start kept it relevant under warm lights, the florals gave it an emotion, and the base anchored the whole thing so it felt grown-up and refined. It’s the kind of fragrance that your close friends ask about — not because it screams “look at me!”, but because it leaves a trace of curiosity in the air.

Notes

• Top notes: Bergamot, Turkish Rose, Violet. 

• Middle (Heart) notes: Clove, Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Tuberose.

• Base notes: Oakmoss, Peru Balsam, Tobacco, Vanilla.

If you love white florals with character and a touch of mystery, P.13 is worth every spritz. It’s not just a fragrance; it’s a mood. It’s the kind of piece you don’t wear just to smell nice — you wear it to feel set apart, to feel intentional.