Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special Parfum

Description

Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special is a dark, rum-soaked rock-and-roll parfum that pours passion fruit and caramel over smoky leather and resin.

Composed by perfumer Chris Maurice for Italian house Xerjoff (2021), Monkey Special is the centerpiece of the Xerjoff Blends Rock Edition, a collaboration with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. It opens boozy and fruity, then settles into a brooding chypre-leather drydown that reviewers describe as a polarizing, mature winter-night signature with theatrical presence.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 43%
• Leather: 20%
• Floral: 13%
• Woody: 10%
• Spicy: 7%
• Fresh: 7%

Translation: a gourmand-leaning core of caramel, rum and vanilla wrapped in smoky leather and resin, lifted by rose and geranium with a faint spice and citrus edge. Rich and after-dark rather than crisp.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Passion Fruit, Rum, Bulgarian Geranium, Calabrian Bergamot

Heart: Leather, Singapore Patchouli, Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon

Base: Caramel, Ambergris, Australian Sandalwood, Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk

Performance

Longevity: Strong, commonly 8–12 hours on skin, with reviewers reporting it lasting all day and lingering on clothing for far longer.

Sillage: Heavy. Projects boldly in the opening hours; a little goes a long way.

Projection: Above average and room-filling early, settling closer to the skin as the leather-resin base takes over.

Best Occasions & Season

Built for Fall and Winter, and for Evening and Night Out wear. Officially unisex; the dark, leathery-gourmand character leans slightly masculine but suits anyone who likes bold, after-dark scents.

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Parfum

Perfumer: Chris Maurice

House: Xerjoff (Italy)

Year: 2021

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Sample authentic Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special before buying a full bottle:

• 1 mL Sample: $10.99
• 5 mL Decant: $45.99
• 10 mL Decant: $71.99

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FAQ

Is this the real Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special?
Yes. Our samples and decants are hand-decanted from genuine bottles verified for authenticity, never counterfeit.

How long does it last?
Performance is strong: typically 8–12 hours on skin, with many wearers reporting all-day wear and scent lingering on clothing.

Is it for men or women?
It is unisex. The dark, leathery-gourmand profile leans slightly masculine but works on anyone who enjoys bold evening fragrances.

What does it smell like?
Boozy rum and sweet passion fruit and caramel up top, melting into smoky leather, patchouli, rose and a warm vanilla-resin base.