Xerjoff 1888, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Carnations and neroli tied with birch twine on a garden bench.

1888 by Xerjoff, bottle pictured with its key notes: Carnation, Pepper and Ylang-ylang
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSummerSpring

Time of dayDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 45%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 54%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 41%Summer

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 44%Daytime

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Longevity, 239 votes

  • Very weak1%3 votes
  • Weak4%10 votes
  • Moderate13%30 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)45%108 votes
  • Eternal37%88 votes

Sillage, 256 votes

  • Intimate3%8 votes
  • Moderate16%42 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)54%138 votes
  • Enormous27%68 votes

Season, 237 votes

  • Spring38%91 votes
  • Summer (Most voted)41%96 votes
  • Autumn13%31 votes
  • Winter8%19 votes

Time of day, 217 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)44%96 votes
  • Office30%66 votes
  • Evening17%36 votes
  • Night out9%19 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €9.27Was €14.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €3.09/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €72.90Was €161.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €2.43/ml21% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Xerjoff 1888 smell like?

Xerjoff 1888 opens with Carnation, Coriander, Pepper and Saffron. The heart brings Neroli, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. It dries down to Amber, Birch, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Xerjoff 1888 long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (45% of votes), and 82% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (54% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Xerjoff 1888 good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it a summer scent: spring and summer are its most-voted seasons, and summer takes 41% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff 1888 good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 8% of season votes go to winter.

Is Xerjoff 1888 for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 75% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 25% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Xerjoff 1888 to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 30% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Xerjoff 1888?

1888 is made by Xerjoff.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Xerjoff 1888?

A 10ml decant of Xerjoff 1888 holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Xerjoff perfumes can I try?

Besides Xerjoff 1888, 10ML has XJ 1861 Naxos, Lira and Erba Pura from Xerjoff, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Xerjoff 1888 decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Xerjoff 1888 decant is filled by hand from an original Xerjoff bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.