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Eau de parfum
Xiphoid Silver
Gender:
Male
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Xiphoid Silver — an oriental-fougère character
Xiphoid Silver is a men's eau de parfum from the French brand Xiphoid, released in 2017.
The composition combines the freshness of citrus and fruit with spicy, woody and ambery nuances, creating an impression that is simultaneously energetic, expressive and composed.
The fragrance belongs to the oriental and fougère families.
Its character is built on contrasts: the sparkling opening gradually becomes warmer, deeper and richer, leaving a pronounced ambery-woody impression in the dry-down.
This is a fragrance for men who appreciate vibrant compositions with a strong personality and a confident presence.
The fragrance pyramid and development
The composition opens with a combination of lavender, lemon and pineapple.
The citrus note adds freshness and a clear, bright sparkle to the opening, pineapple makes the accord juicier, while lavender contributes a distinctive fougère nuance.
In the heart of Xiphoid Silver, apple, black pepper and rose emerge. The fruity softness meets a dry spiciness, keeping the fragrance from becoming overly sweet.
Rose plays a delicate role, softening the transition to the denser, warmer base.
The final stage of the composition rests on amber, cedar and tonka bean.
Woody nuances give the scent structure, amber enhances its depth and persistent warm radiance, while tonka adds roundness and a gentle creamy sweetness.
On the skin, the fragrance unfolds gradually, moving from cool fruity-citrus freshness to a spicy heart and a rich woody-amber trail.
Sillage and everyday wear
According to the available data, Xiphoid Silver has a very strong sillage.
It is therefore particularly well suited to cool weather, evenings, meetings, formal occasions and situations where the fragrance is meant to be noticeable.
In summer and in small spaces, it should be applied with caution so that its intense character remains comfortable for those around you.
No precise recommendations for the number of sprays on skin or clothing are available for this release.
Given its powerful sillage, it is sensible to start with a minimal application and assess the development after a few minutes: the ambery-woody base may remain considerably longer and feel denser than the fresh opening.
The fragrance within the Xiphoid line
Xiphoid Silver reflects the Xiphoid brand's aim to create expressive men's and women's fragrances in eau de parfum concentration.
The release combines the familiar fougère freshness of lavender and citrus with the oriental warmth of amber, tonka and woody accents, giving it the impression of a confident, full-bodied composition with a distinctive character.
Information about the perfumer, a dedicated collection and other concentrations of Xiphoid Silver is not available.
For further exploration, you might consider Chanel Allure Homme, as well as The Spirit of Dubai Turath and The Spirit of Dubai Oud. They share an interest in an expressive masculine style, although each release has its own olfactory focus.
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