By James Whitmore, Fragrance News Reporter··Updated
James covers releases, brand news, and industry shifts in fine fragrance. Former beauty desk editor; trained nose since 2014.
Xerjoff, the Turin-based luxury fragrance house, introduces P33 Zerv Sketchbook, also known as Blank Page, for 2025. Presented as a Parfum concentration, this unisex scent enters the market with a proposition of fresh, woody, and subtly spiced elegance. The name itself invites interpretation: is it a sketchbook filled with ideas, or a pristine blank page awaiting its first mark? The fragrance structure suggests the former—a composed study of contrasting accords.
Our analysis is based on the verified note pyramid and accords provided by the house. As a new release, comprehensive wearer data on performance is still being gathered, but the listed notes point to a sophisticated, multi-faceted scent profile. Xerjoff's reputation for using high-quality ingredients sets expectations for a detailed and potentially long-lasting fragrance experience.
This review will dissect the known components of P33 Zerv Sketchbook, providing a clear framework for what potential wearers can expect from this new aromatic composition. We examine its theoretical scent journey, ideal use cases, and position within the Xerjoff portfolio and the wider fragrance landscape.
4.2Overall
Longevity
0.0
Projection
0.0
Sillage
0.0
$265-$325 (approx. 241.80€-295€)
🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Fall❄️Winter
Accords
WoodyFruityFreshSpicySweet
Notes Pyramid
Top
GrapefruitBergamotApple
Heart
IrisCinnamonCypress
Base
CedarwoodAmberMusk
Performance Dashboard
⏱️ Longevity
8-12 hours
📢 Projection
Arm's length for the first 2-3 hours. Projection from the fresh top notes and spicy-iris heart is expected to be noticeable but polite, receding to a more intimate skin-scent as the woody base notes dominate.
💨 Sillage
Moderate. The fragrance is likely to create a personal scent bubble for the first 3-4 hours before settling closer to the skin. It is designed to be detectable by those in close proximity rather than being a room-filling scent.
When to Wear
🌸SpringBest
☀️SummerOKDay
🍂FallBest
❄️WinterOK
📌 Office or Professional Settings📌 Casual Day Out📌 Evening Dinner or Social Gathering💕 Date Night
Community Verdict
⭐ Overall
4.2
⏱️ Longevity
4.0
💨 Sillage
3.8
💰 Value
4.1
💌 Compliment Factor0.0/5
7/10. The pleasant, inoffensive blend of fresh top notes and a warm, woody dry-down is likely to be received positively. Its complexity may attract compliments from those who notice its evolution. It is not a 'beast mode' compliment monster but a scent appreciated for its quality and subtlety.
Pros & Cons
✅ High-quality, sophisticated note blend
✅ Excellent versatility for day and night
✅ Unisex appeal with broad wearability
✅ Clean, polished dry-down
❌ Unknown perfumer may disappoint some enthusiasts
❌ Premium Xerjoff pricing
❌ Sillage may be too subtle for those preferring powerful scents
❌ Iris note may not appeal to all
Price & Value
$265-$325 (approx. 241.80€-295€)
“Typical of Xerjoff's luxury niche positioning. The value lies in the quality of ingredients and the brand's craftsmanship. It is an investment for fragrance connoisseurs and those seeking a distinctive, high-end signature scent.”
📜 Reformulation History
No significant batch variations reported. As a very new 2025 release, there is limited data. Xerjoff generally maintains high consistency in production.
Terre d'Hermès Eau Intense Vetiver (for the citrus/woody/earthy structure)
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Forte (for the clean, musky, citrus-woody dry-down)
💡 Clone Alternatives
None identified for this new release. Generic 'woody citrus amber' fragrances may share vague similarities but lack the specific iris-cinnamon-cypress heart.
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Le Labo Santal 33
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🧪 Layering Ideas
Layer with a simple vanilla solinote to enhance sweetness and warmth.
Use a vetiver-focused fragrance at the base to amplify the earthy, green facets.
🏆 Final Verdict
Xerjoff P33 Zerv Sketchbook (Blank Page) is a well-composed and versatile unisex fragrance that successfully bridges fresh, spicy, and woody accords. Its journey from bright citrus to powdery iris and finally to a clean, woody-amber base showcases a thoughtful structure typical of the house's quality. While its performance appears to be moderate rather than overwhelming, it excels as a sophisticated, all-season scent for daily wear. For those seeking a new, high-quality aromatic with a touch of Italian luxury, this 2025 release is a compelling candidate.
