A richly textured ode to exploration, Xerjoff Gao opens with a vivid glow of saffron, moves through an earthy heart of gurjum balsam, juniper berries, and nagarmotha, then settles into a deep, resonant base where Laotian oud, amber, and Indonesian patchouli radiate a dark polished warmth. Named for the historic city on Ibn Battuta’s route, it feels commanding, refined, and unmistakably oud-focused.
Launch and Perfumer
Launched in 2012. Perfumer: Chris Maurice
Olfactory Notes
Top: Blended Spanish saffron, Iranian saffron
Heart: Gurjum balsam, Juniper berries, Nagarmotha
Base: Laotian oud, Amber, Indonesian patchouli
Story and Positioning
Gao belongs to Xerjoff’s Oud Stars collection, a line dedicated to the spirit of Arabian travel and the legacy of Ibn Battuta. Here, precious saffron lights the way to a noble Laotian oud that conveys presence and poise, ideal for evening wear and formal settings. If you enjoy the dry, elegant oud style associated with By Kilian Pure Oud or Maison Francis Kurkdjian Oud Cashmere Mood, Gao sits in a comparable polished territory while maintaining its own identity.
Bottle and Design
Presented in the signature Xerjoff silhouette, the Gao flacon appears in a luminous gold-red tone with the house crest and a sculpted crown like cap. The heft of the glass, the crisp atomizer, and the gilded finish together communicate opulence and permanence, as seen on the official product imagery.
Country of Origin: Italy
Manufacturer: Xerjoff Group S.p.A
Address: Via Carlo Tenivelli 29, Moncalieri 10024, Torino
Country of Manufacture: Italy
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