Xerjoff Fragrance review
Xerjoff P13 Blank Page Parfum: A Boundless Oriental Floral
A 2026 Sketchbook release that turns a blank page into a powdery, tobacco-laced floral tableau.
In this review
Accords
Notes Pyramid
Scent Journey
The first 0-30 minutes are a powdered citrus: bergamot's brightness is filtered through violet's iris-like veil, while Turkish rose gives the top a rounded, slightly jammy body. Early community impressions describe a powdery quality from the outset, not a sharp cologne blast.
At 1-2 hours the heart unfurls as a white-floral bouquet. Jasmine and tuberose supply indolic creaminess and orange blossom adds a honeyed glow, while cloves act as the pivot: a warm spice that keeps the florals from becoming soapy and points toward the balsamic base.
At 4+ hours the base takes over: sweet-cured tobacco, resinous Peru balsam, vanilla and oakmoss. The drydown is powdery, warm and balsamic, with the tobacco more supple than ashy. Preliminary reports suggest a long-lasting parfum trail rather than a room-filling cloud.
Performance Dashboard
Long-lasting; parfum concentration. Early community impressions only, with no published aggregate rating at the time of writing.
Medium-good; reaches roughly arm's length with a few sprays. Preliminary community impression.
Moderate; a scented personal aura rather than a room-filling cloud. Preliminary community impression.
When to Wear
Pros & Cons
- Confirmed note pyramid from Fragrantica and Xerjoff
- Parfum concentration with likely long-lasting wear
- Distinctive powdery white-floral and tobacco-vanilla profile
- Unisex oriental floral with strong collector appeal
- Artistic Sketchbook presentation and painted-cord flacon
- High price at $569 for 100 ml
- Currently sold out at Xerjoff
- Perfumer not explicitly credited for this release
- Performance data remains preliminary
- Powdery and tobacco facets may polarize
Price & Value
“Expensive and not a blind-buy value proposition. Sample first, then decide whether the powdery floral-tobacco idea justifies the outlay.”
Reformulation History
No significant batch variations reported. The fragrance was released in 2026 and is too new for meaningful batch comparisons.
Who It's For
Ideal For
- Collectors of the Xerjoff Sketchbook line
- Lovers of powdery white florals with tobacco-vanilla bases
- Those seeking a unisex evening parfum
- Cold-weather formal wearers
Not Recommended For
- Anyone seeking a fresh citrus-only scent
- Wearers averse to powdery, clove or tobacco accords
- Hot-weather scent seekers
- Budget-conscious buyers
Explore More
Similar Fragrances
Tobacco Vanille
You May Also Enjoy
Naxos
Grand Soir
Ambre Nuit
Black Sukar Absolu
Alexandria Imperiale
Via Cavour I
Mamluk
Renaissance
Zefiro
Layering Ideas
- Wear P13 Blank Page alone; its parfum concentration and powdery-tobacco base are already complete.
- If layering, use a single spray of a dry vanilla or amber extrait on the wrists to amplify the base without obscuring the white florals.
- Avoid fresh aquatics or sharp citrus colognes, which clash with the cloves, balsam and tobacco.
