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Gao(2012)

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Brand

Xerjoff

Launched

2012

Gao is a 2012 Oriental‑woody creation from Xerjoff that opens with bright saffron and herbs, settles into a resinous heart of Gurjum balsam, juniper and nagarmotha, and dries to a warm, smoky base of Laotian oud, amber and patchouli. Its long‑lasting, amber‑heavy profile makes it a standout piece in the brand’s Oud Stars collection.

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