Xerjoff Casamorati 1888 Dolce Amalfi EDP (Tester)
Scent Profile
Scent Pyramid
Performance
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Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
A warm, fruity-spiced gourmand that translates the golden glow of the Amalfi Coast into a velvety amber-vanilla finish.
Composed by perfumer Miroslav Petkov for the Italian house Xerjoff under its Casamorati 1888 line (released 2017), Dolce Amalfi opens with sun-ripened quince and apple lifted by cardamom and saffron, then deepens through clove, tolu balsam and incense before settling into a creamy vanilla-tonka-amber base. Reviewers consistently describe it as a cozy, refined Mediterranean comfort scent that leans more spiced-sweet than literally citrus.
Scent Character
- Sweet — 29%
- Spicy — 25%
- Woody — 21%
- Smoky-Resinous — 17%
- Fresh — 8%
Translation: a sweet, gourmand core wrapped in warm spice and dry woods, with a resinous incense-and-balsam smokiness lending depth and a faint fruity brightness on top.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Quince, Apple, Cardamom, Saffron
Heart: Clove, Tolu Balsam, Frankincense
Base: Vanilla, Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber, Cedarwood
Performance
Longevity: Good — reviewers report roughly 4–6 hours on skin, with the warm vanilla-amber drydown lingering longest.
Sillage: Moderate to strong — noticeable in the opening hours, softening to a comfortable skin-scent.
Projection: Moderate — present without being overwhelming, well suited to close-quarters wear.
Best Occasions & Season
Seasons: Best in Fall and Spring, when its spiced-sweet warmth shines.
Occasions: Evening, Night Out, Leisure, and Everyday wear.
Gender: Unisex — wearable by anyone drawn to a warm gourmand-spice profile.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Miroslav Petkov
House: Xerjoff (Casamorati 1888 line), Italy
Released: 2017
Try Before You Commit
Sample Dolce Amalfi before buying a full bottle. In-stock decant sizes: 1mL from $5.99, 5mL at $19.99, and 10mL at $31.99 — a low-risk way to test how this spiced gourmand wears on your skin.
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FAQ
Is Xerjoff Dolce Amalfi a citrus fragrance?
Despite the Amalfi name, it is not a fresh citrus. It is a warm fruity-spiced gourmand led by quince, apple, clove and vanilla.
How long does it last?
Most wearers get around 4–6 hours, with the vanilla-amber base lasting longest.
Is it for men or women?
It is unisex and wears well on anyone who enjoys a spiced-sweet, amber-vanilla scent.
Why buy a sample first?
Niche fragrances are a personal choice. A 1mL, 5mL or 10mL decant lets you live with it for a few days before committing to a full bottle.