Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 EDP
Description
Casamorati is Xerjoff's tribute to a real 19th-century Bologna perfume house, La Fabbrica di Profumi C. Casamorati, founded in 1888. Where mainline Xerjoff leans toward modern, maximalist opulence, Casamorati is built around old-world Italian apothecary romance, Art Nouveau elegance rather than showy richness. 1888, created by perfumer Karine Vinchon-Spehner and launched in 2013, opens with carnation, green pepper, coriander, and Persian saffron, softens into a heart of ylang-ylang, neroli, and rose, and settles into amber, Mysore sandalwood, patchouli, and birch. It's spiced, floral, and unmistakably vintage in character, classic rather than loud.
Scent Character
- Floral: 33%
- Spicy: 33%
- Woody: 22%
- Sweet: 12%
Translation: peppery saffron and carnation spice meet soft ylang-ylang and neroli florals over warm sandalwood-patchouli woods, an amber-floral built for vintage-elegance appeal, not modern boldness.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Carnation, Green Pepper, Coriander, and Persian Saffron
Heart: Ylang-Ylang, Neroli, and Rose
Base: Amber, Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Birch
Performance
Longevity: Very good, typically 6–8 hours on skin.
Sillage: Moderate-to-strong at first, then softens into a warm amber skin scent.
Projection: Balanced, present without overwhelming, true to its classic-elegance intent.
Best Occasions & Season
Fall and winter are its natural home: evenings, dinners, and nights out where a spiced, vintage-floral character feels appropriate. Its old-world sophistication also suits cooler-weather daytime wear for those who prefer classic over contemporary.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
House: Casamorati, a Xerjoff sub-line reviving the historic 1888 Bologna perfumery
Perfumer: Karine Vinchon-Spehner
Launched: 2013
Try Before You Commit
Available as a 3.4 oz / 100 ml retail bottle at $129.98, the full-strength formula in Xerjoff's original packaging.
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FAQ
Is Casamorati the same as Xerjoff?
Casamorati is a sub-line of Xerjoff reviving a real 1888 Bologna perfume house, same maker, a more vintage, old-world aesthetic.
Is 1888 unisex?
Yes, it's designed to be worn by anyone.
How does it compare to mainline Xerjoff scents like Naxos or Erba Pura?
It's quieter and more classic: spiced florals and amber rather than Xerjoff's usual dense, maximalist sweetness.
Does it contain real oud?
No. Its depth comes from sandalwood and patchouli, not agarwood.