Ceylon

Oh lord why is this so expensive? I need a gallon of it. The opening is breathtaking, on my skin the jasmin is potent and carries the other notes at first with the black tea and honey being most prominent. As it dries down it takes on this warm musky, lightly soapy sweet, and faintly indolic (but not in a dirty way like Mamluk can be) tone that well...it straight up reminds me of the scent of a well cleaned...uh...undercarriage? Without making a novelty of the scent or diminishing it's awe inspiring blending in the midst of awkward imagery: that is what it comes across as to me and it is quite literally sex in a bottle. Your experience may differ. Perhaps a erm...regular "friend" of mine just had amazing body chemistry and a particular type of soap or body wash, but this is photorealistic to some of those memories and intoxicatingly rich on the nose. It is in it's own right a flawlessly made perfume outside of what it conjures up for me and I strongly suggest you sample it. Scent: 9.5/10 no words. It transitions multiple times, it is memorable in composition, and without equal in it's particular vein. Projection: 7/10 I got a heavy projection at rest for a couple hours and it still continues to impress with whiffs popping up and surprising me. Sillage: 8/10 for the first 30 min to an hour and drops steadily to a good 5/10 for the next couple hours, after the six hour mark it is very close to the skin. Longevity: I am on my first wearing but so far it became a skin scent around the 6 hour mark but appears to be holding tight at hour 8. Would I buy a full bottle? Whoooboy. Almost $600 with tax for a 50ml? That is Roja Sultanate of Oman territory-which it took me a year to convince myself to drop the money on. So while I will say "yes" I also have to say, not anytime soon which is a shame because I want it bad. Hey Xerjoff, if you are reading: excellent job. This one is a masterpiece.

Ceylon I believe is the former name of Sri Lanka, so I assume this perfume is inspired by it, and tea is a big thing there? Well, this one is interesting. Let's get price out of the way, it's very expensive. I got a real good deal on it, almost half price. Paying full price is a lot of money and I think inhibitive for most. So it's a bit tough to comment on value when something is in this price zone. It's easy to say there's no value when you dislike a fragrance, but it's not so simple to walk about value on something you like because that almost reaches intangible levels. In terms of the fragrance itself, it is extremely strong. Incredibly potent. And it hits ya. When trying to think of this as the average person, I can see people being more intrigued by it than anything. For me personally, I love it. I mean, I LOVE IT A LOT. There is that animalistic element that people find somewhat offensive to the nose, but I think the honey and tea compliments it really well. So people that say it's fecal/urine smelling I don't agree with. I say this in the strongest terms, it is NOT a barnyard scent. There is that big, BIG kick of oud no doubt, but for me, my olfactory system loves it in a very primal way. It's like a very civilized savage. It's like that polite gentleman that can kick anyone's butt if he was so inclined but feels no need to partake in those activities. Projection/Sillage are both crazy high. One of my most unique and compelling and loved scents in my collection that I truly cherish. It's a (oud) star for sure.

Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!! this is why i LOVE perfume. Xerjoff is definitely at the top of the perfume game, and Ceylon is live example of that. All notes that you see - can be clearly detected, but at the same time border between them is washed off. extremely smooth transition. all notes are here. What this perfume is like? it is first and foremost a play of honey and oud. Oud is amazing, since its not barnyard but it is a sophisticated wood that is just about to get rude, but never crosses the line. Beginning is in style of mamluk, which i own, and anyone who likes mamluk, will be Pleased with Ceylon. This is totally European oud that is well mannered, and definitely will be greeted by masses. honey is there, but not cloying, just supporting oud in their amazing dance. Opening is strong and probably best part of it. i wish this opening lasted forever. Once it settles down a bit in like 20 mins, rest of components come to play, pulling first 2 a little to the back. Warm, smooth amber and vanilla with tea. Not beast in projection but you will definitely be noticed. Total longevity of this perfume is around 4-6 hours on me and its tested in winter, so i would think that sping/summer/fall evening that are semi warm would increase longevity. Anyone saying its pissy, or poopy or barnyard are quite wrong as i see it. It is very nice, very interesting, one of a kind perfume, blind buy safe and will make your eyes roll. get your noses on it asap ;)

my absolute favorite offering from xerjoff opens with a mix of tart bergamot and tea mixed with a musky, leathery kinda gasoline like oud, the oud is not barny or off putting to my nose at all. 20 minutes later the honey and jasmine appear greater and sweeten up the composition more . from the 3 hour mark the oud mostly vanishes for sandalwood to shine and the combination of sandalwood, soft natural musk and the sweetness from vanilla and the honey is lovely. the tea note stays from the start to finish and adds a slight green, herbal and tart feeling to the composition. i can see the musk grains inside the juice and this natural musk elevates this composition and gives it an slight warmth and animalism that is far more beautiful and transparent than any white musk you can experience and it reminds me of the late dry down of oud maximus from bortnikoff though here the musk used in more quantities. longevity and projection is very good but not the best from this brand. 550$ is a stretch for any kind of perfume but you can find it cheaper on discounters and for 200-300$ this is a win imo. i only wish it was more heavy on the oud side though. edit: this fragrance is indeed very oud heavy, the oud note softens after the forth hour and seamlessly blends with sandal wood notes and this gave me the impression that its fading but even after 12 hours the distinct sweet musky dry down of oud oil is apparent.

I recently visited Richmond Park - London, to clear my mind and find my connection with nature again. As I was wondering through the meadows, I came across a herd of deer foraging. I approached the herd to photograph the enormous stag amongst them. As I tentatively approached, doing my best not to disturb the deer, a familiar scent entered my body: rising from the dry grass a growing animal warmth greeted my nose - Musky, Costus, Honey, Hay, Urinous, Rubbery, Furry, Alive. To my disbelief, the perfume of Ceylon was enveloping me. I close my eyes and breath. This is the best representation of Natural Deer Musk I have ever smelled (other than the real stuff at the Osmotheque) - I am led to believe that the real tincture was actually used in its creation, the notes list on the tester mentions amongst others: "Deer Musk Tincture". There is also a touch of Oud, used here to darken the interplay between the Honey and Musk. This is far more than a fragrance, it is an utterly alive, testosterone-fuelled spirit, that deserves credit for challenging the luke-warm niche offerings that have saturated the market. Dramatic and extravagant. Bravo Carbonnel, Bravo Xerjoff.

“Ceylon” a magical oud elixir that builds and wraps its ethereal beauty around the note of a very exotic tea produced in the highlands of Sri Lanka — formerly known as Ceylon. The composition unfolds on my skin with a photorealistic honey note soaked in sparkling bergamot for an introduction that will leave you with a feeling of desire, in all honesty, since the very first time I tried it, I was at a loss for words. The composition is strangely devine in its buttery smooth transitions throughout the experience from top to bottom. Into the heart Ceylon develops a very bold character with the presence of malaysian oud building up a dry barnyard woody foundation, Despite delivering a very robust olfactive experience due to its woody nature , Ceylon pampers you in a base of sweet creamy vanilla sandalwood with the addition of a mystical tea note to tie the gourmand and woody elements in a kaleidoscopic aromatic bubble that is both soothing and hypnotic. In terms of longevity and projection, well, its an “Oud Star” , expect nothing but the best. Instagram : Mrzayas81 Youtube : Mrzayas81

Oh my God! This is intoxicating and addictive like nothing I ever had the pleasure to experience! Slightly reminding me of the Moschus perfume my mom used to wear when I was a baby. But this one is true unisex in my opinion. Heavy, honey (but not cloying sweet!) Earl Grey tea cup next to a bouquet of white flowers that fill the room with heavy scent. I can't put my nose off my arm! In my opinion, perfume that charges more that 300€ for 100ml, overblown its extra price for the brand way too far. Regardless of the quality. It's just indecent, the ingredients drives the costs only so far. This one I can buy for over 400€ for 50ml. That's outrageous. But hand on my heart: I need to hold myself SO FREAKING HARD not to buy full bottle and a spare right away and just eat instant ramen for the next few months. Wholeheartedly, I would love this perfume more that two weeks of holiday in a luxurious resort. Now I have to choose between my principles and this gem. I better start to save money...

I don't get any unpleasantness in this perfume like I don't with Mamluk either. I get a sweet, warm, honey syrup with not much oud but it smells divine. This is one of my favourite perfumes. I can't believe anyone dislikes this or gets any bad notes. Edit: Okay, I understand the barnyard, faecel comments, however, I think its a combo of jasmine, oud and perhaps even sandalwood and honey. If you just let the perfume transform and keep changing, you won't have this all the time and try not to panic, it doesn't last forever that way. If you focus on the notes rather than the negative connotations, you will feel better. Maybe not a crowd pleaser but not a bad perfume, very nice actually. Update 2: This seems to work better in cooler weather on me, although always better on clothes than on my skin. I find this tends more barnyard in weather 30 degrees Celsius and above. It doesn't tend to do that in weather that is under 25 degrees Celsius. So, there is a tip perhaps.

Ceylon is simply amazing. An oriental masterpice! For a while that I didn't came across with such an opulent, rich, unupolologetically strong fragrance like this.The blend of all the notes is so smoth and so well rounded, this is stunning. Created to perfection, C. Maurice gave us the privilege to experience a rare work of art. The slightly animalic tone, the juicy raw gold honey and the brightness of the jasmin layerd with a fantastic oud and realistic musk, create a beautifuly balance that radiates from the skin with such power and presence. Ceylon is defently for the oud connoisseurs, sample first, it ́s one of the Xerjoff pricier offers. Easily it'.s the perfume that were's you But worths every single spray, yes, I need only one to two sprays. Like I said to a perfume friend...After smelling Ceylon there is no turn back, real oud is majestic!

A beautiful and deceptively simple Oriental gourmand that takes a few wearings to completely comprehend this beauty has grown on me to the point of a recent full bottle purchase. The perfume has a brief opening with notes of bergamot, honey and a slight touch of jasmine. This leads to a dense heart comprised of Malaysian Oud, tea and sandalwood that stays throughout the wear of the perfume. As it dries down one can detect hints of musk, amber and vanilla. This perfume represents a beautiful amalgamation of Eastern and Western perfumery sensibilities and has a refined sophistication about it. As usual with Xerjoff beautiful blending with high quality ingredients. Unisex with moderate to strong sillage and very good longevity, this is an Oud based perfume that can be worn for an evening down the Champs Elysses. Enjoy!

Out of all the Old stars I've ever got my nose on, this one stands out the best and a first love for me. This is a stunner for me when I first smelled samples of it late last year and immediately ordered a bottle regardless of cost. My brother wanted this one so bad that I gave him my bottle and ordered myself another bottle from Xerjoff universe. The honeyed black tea & Oud based fragrance makes me think that I'm actually in heaven. It's that good. Before you commit to a full bottle, get a sample from xerjoff universe because this is one of the priciest fragrance in the Oud stars collection (Alexandria III is the priciest of them all) and spray on both skin & a test strip. Let me know how you like (Hopefully love) it.

A very complex, challenging, and nice oud fragrance. If you are new to oud or don't like it strong, this may not be for you. I can see how the scent might come off as animalic/fecal/barnyard, etc. but it's just a nice, natural oud. Everyone has different tastes and it will be great for some and not so great for others. The honey and vanilla are there as well for me for sure. I have sampled Mamluk as well and to me, the oud/honey in Mamluk opens must more fecal. Although, just like Ceylon, once I got to the dry down I really liked it. The bottom line is that it won't be for everyone, But if you like Oud, you should at least sample it and make the decision for yourself.

The opening on Ceylon is to die for. The combination of the honey, bergamot and Jasmine gives a juicy sweet almost gourmand like feel. The tea in the heart notes is quite prominent on my skin with amber picking up during the day down. Other than that the notes are blended to perfection. Smooth throughout. The performance and sillage are above average, not a beast by any means but I don't think that's the aim of this fragrance. A delicate beauty. Yes it's expensive. Is it worth it? I think so. Let your nose make the decision for your wallet. It's a love for me.

I'm far from an oud connoisseur, so please take that into account~ Also note I get distinct barnyardy elements from alexandria II and III (especially III). Ceylon is so strange and lovely on me. It is definitely animalic, but in a smooth purring musky way; not in a stinkyoud way. It's kind of like eating fresh warm honey comb while drinking steaming black tea and cuddling a large deadly feline. This is the first Xerjoff I've tried where I've legit been "shut up and take my money"

Compared to Mamluk, the oud here is more animalic, with more castoreum-like facets. It does pack a punch, but from a distance a very pleasant, lightly sweetened black tea note emerges. Smells like effortless sophistication, and the dry, herbal aromaticity of the tea supported by the oud makes it smell very grounding and comforting. I love it, and hope to buy a bottle one day - £430 for 50 ml though... Ouch. Supposedly it's because it contains 2 different types of natural oud!

Honey, amber, jasmine, woody, oud, wonderful. A fantastic luxury perfume, at a price! A blend of sweetness, indolic and woody. This one projects very well and you won't need more than a couple of sprays in cooler temperatures. The oud won't work for some people, so definitely not a blind buy.

Revisited and sprayed many times. Have a full bottle. I have most or all Oud Stars. Giving off a sweet berry honey and Oud. Really good. I actually love barnyard old aged Oud fragrances. Not too much poopiness here. Well made and well blended. Ceylon fits the description of the bottle.

after many more wearings i might as well say that this is probably the most beautiful scent i have ever had the pleasure of trying, the slight animalic oud and the deer musk combo is just unbeatable.

Starts off very intense and a little off-putting. However, after 5 minutes it calms way down into a spicy, chocolatey, sweet chai tea. This is like a more aggressive Tea for Two. I quite like it.

A beautiful animalic with honey dripping all over. A deep dark scent that is absolutely fantastic. 🍯 Stop by my TikTok for some fragrance content: nerolicannoli