Luxor

Luxor by Xerjoff is a profoundly animalic, woody, and spicy oud fragrance that unfolds like a journey through ancient Egyptian deserts and temple sanctuaries. It opens with a bold, slightly fecal oud note layered with cardamom, cinnamon, and leather, creating an intense, almost overwhelming sensation. This initial animalic charge is short-lived—within 30 to 60 minutes—it gives way to a complex, mineral-dry blend of myrrh, incense, cypriol, and Thai and Cambodian oud, which are reinforced by a soft, smoky tobacco and dry patchouli base. The fragrance evolves into a deeply dry, warm, and resinous profile that feels both mysterious and ancestral, resembling ancient books, sun-baked stone, and sacred incense burning in a hidden temple. It’s a strikingly long-lasting perfume, with performance lasting 10+ hours, and delivers strong, enduring sillage, particularly in cooler weather. The balance between animalic oud, smoky woods, and sweet spices like cardamom makes it feel unlike any other in the line—more theatrical, more hypnotic, and less accessible to the average wearer. Unlike some niche scents that edge towards “compliment-getter” status, Luxor is clearly a bold, unapologetic signature scent suited only for those who seek olfactory depth and narrative rather than practicality.