Xerjoff Red Hoba
Spicy, oriental, smoky, floral, balsamic, and woody.
Top Notes: Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon
Heart Notes: Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Patchouli
Base Notes: Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood
Red Hoba opens with bergamot, cardamom, and cinnamon before incense, iris, jasmine, and patchouli form a darker floral-resinous heart. Guaiac wood, labdanum, musk, and sandalwood give the base smoky warmth and a polished woody finish. The fragrance feels opulent and dramatic, combining spice, flowers, resins, and woods with strong presence.
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Scent Pyramid
- Top
- Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon
- Heart
- Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Patchouli
- Base
- Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood
Fragrance Details
Fragrance Details
About the Fragrance
About the Fragrance
Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Brand
- Xerjoff
- Release year
- 2014
- Concentration
- Parfum
- Fragrance family
- Spicy Oriental
- Expected wear
- Extended
- Projection
- Strong
- Strength
- Strong
- Collection
- Shooting Stars
- Scent profile
- Spicy, Oriental, Smoky, Floral, Balsamic
- Full bottle size
- 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz
- Availability
- Available
Production Status
Production Status
- Production status
- In Production
Notes & Composition
Notes & Composition
- Top
- Bergamot, Cardamom, Cinnamon
- Middle
- Incense, Iris, Jasmine, Patchouli
- Base
- Guaiac Wood, Labdanum, Musk, Sandalwood
Scent Profile
Scent Profile
Primary profile: Spicy, Oriental, Smoky, Floral, Balsamic
Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.
Your Route Match
Your Route Match
When to Wear It
When to Wear It
- Best seasons
- Fall, Winter
- Best for
- Evening, Special Occasion
- Day / night
- Night
- Mood
- Smoky, Opulent, Dramatic
Warm amber and spice facets give Xerjoff Red Hoba a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its smoky, opulent, dramatic character suits evening, special occasion.
Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.
Summary
Summary
Xerjoff Red Hoba is a dark spicy-floral Parfum built around bergamot, cardamom, cinnamon, incense, iris, jasmine, patchouli, guaiac wood, labdanum, musk, and sandalwood. Bright spice gives the opening lift before incense and florals make the heart more resinous and atmospheric. Guaiac wood, labdanum, and sandalwood create a smoky, substantial base while musk smooths the finish. Released in 2014, Red Hoba remains in production. Its 8+ wear and strong projection suit fall and winter evenings, special occasions, and shoppers who prefer opulent smoky fragrances.
About the Brand
About the Brand
Xerjoff is an Italian luxury fragrance house founded by Sergio Momo and known for collection-led perfumery, elaborate presentation, and expressive compositions across citrus, aromatics, florals, fruit, gourmand notes, amber, musk, woods, leather, oud, and spice. The portfolio includes Casamorati, Join The Club, Shooting Stars, Oud Stars, 1861, V Collection, and Blends, with each line built around its own creative theme. Explore Xerjoff full bottles at Full Bottle Route, with the exact fragrance, concentration, collection, and bottle size identified on each listing.
Full Bottle Details
Full Bottle Details
Xerjoff Red Hoba is available as a full-bottle fragrance in 100 mL / 3.4 fl oz.