1888, the founding year of the Casamorati company, gives this Xerjoff composition its name: carnation and saffron over rose and neroli, finishing on amber and sandalwood, a spice-floral oriental for anyone.
Xerjoff's Casamorati sub-brand takes its name from a Bolognese cosmetics house founded in 1888. The opening of carnation, pepper, and coriander is dry and spiced: carnation carries a distinctive clove-like character that prevents the opening from reading as purely aromatic. Saffron adds metallic warmth that bridges the spice top and the floral heart.
Ylang-ylang, rose, and neroli form a rich, slightly exotic floral accord in the heart. Ylang-ylang adds creaminess; neroli provides a citrusy lift that lightens the floral density. Amber and sandalwood in the base give the composition warm, dry depth; patchouli adds earthy grounding. Birch provides a faintly smoky thread through the drydown. Longevity is strong at eight to ten hours.
Carnation and Saffron open with gilded spice, joined by Pepper and Coriander for aromatic sharpness. Ylang-Ylang, Rose, and Neroli bloom at the heart with creamy floral richness. Amber and Sandalwood settle into a warm foundation, deepened by Patchouli and the smoky edge of Birch.
Casamorati 1888 EDP suits autumn and cooler months from evening through night. The spice-floral combination reads most fully in lower temperatures. A formal and occasion-appropriate fragrance suited to evening wear.
