Aqua Regia

#714 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I'm suspicious of fragrances with "Aqua" or Acqua" in the name as so many I've experienced have really been watered down and weak. Not this stuff. Good longeivty and projection and it's really interesting, which I've found to be the case with all the former "Kemi Blending Magic" scents Xerjoff acquired and incorporated into their product line without reformulation. I especially appreciate real Calabrian bergamot, which unlike the synthetics, doesn't give me a sneezing fit. I also find that a sure fire way to improve a leathery woody scent and give it some real interest is to add in some orris root giving the fragrance a powdery suede quality that I find very wearable. I wore suede leather jackets from high school and for the next 20 some odd years before a girlfriend shamed me out of wearing animal hide, but I still love the smell. There's also a hint of Castille soap here that comes across as shower-fresh, not off-putting. This falls somewhere in between Rasasi's Shuhrah and Maison Margiela's Jazz Club to my nose, both scents I own and enjoy. This is more masculine than unisex. Cool weather for sure. Like every Xerjoff it's not a bargain, but I don't think the price is crazy for this kind of quality. This stuff is potent, so I'd go easy on the folks in the car pool, elevator, small office. For me this would be a single spritz application for indoor wear.

Aqua Regia is an exceptionally elegant yet surprisingly versatile fragrance. It presents a sophisticated blend of powdery leather and violet, with subtle hints of fruitiness. I don't get the black currant, though. While it maintains a somewhat linear character, it's versatile enough to be worn on any occasion. I’ve been comparing this fragrance with Rasasi Shuhrah, and they are definitely similar. In fact, the drydown of Shuhrah smells somewhat like the opening of Aqua Regia, though it’s a bit less sweet and replaces violet with rose. This means you can avoid the smoky and fresh tomato leaf notes of Shuhrah, which some people find off-putting. Shuhrah is much rawer, more unbalanced and potent, and of course, much cheaper. Personally, I find Aqua Regia more wearable, but the sillage of Shuhrah is unmatched.

Really great. I was skeptical with powdery listed at the top the main accords here. Additionally, the first impression from a tester seemed sour in a bad way. Off skin is totally different. At least for me. The black currant and bergamot with the leather absolutely rocks. Bonus that my wife digs it. We don't always agree. But this is another in which we do. For leather being the top note, it lasts a long time. I smell more leather here than I do from some Memo "Leather" fragrances. The violet, caramel, and musk make this thing shine. Great performance as usual. Lasts all day. Projection shouldn't scare others away. May bring them closer with this. Statement piece. Could be a signature scent. Another Xerjoff going on my want list. I have 9 now and absolutely need others.

Alright I got it and heres my review: Starts off with leather and bergamott with a hint of a berry like smell from the black currant, then when dries down becomes this classy leathery smell which is well blended with all the notes. I get a somehow fresh smell from the bergamot but I don’t see this as a fresh scent, idk how to explain it. Definitely have to smell it before buying it. Overall amazing scent with amazing longevity and sophisticated smell. Its more of a oriental arabian smell. 10/10 in my opinion

I tried this in a niche fragrance store. When I first tried Creed Aventus, I thought that was what I would be using as a signature if I was rich. Up until I tried this gem on me. It blew me away, it smells so fantastic. Powdery, wood and soft leather would be a bit accurate way to describe it. It just smells so rich and elegant. I would say it is versatile too, I can imagine wearing this literally everywhere all the time. 10/10