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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumers
Mefisto
masculine
Mefisto by Xerjoff is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Mefisto was launched in 2009. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon; middle notes are Lavender, Iris and Rose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
12%
Win
91%
Spr
100%
Sum
37%
Fall
Day & Night
92%
Day
30%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
3,758 votes
4.24
Love it
1.9k51%
Like it
1.2k32%
OK
36910%
Dislike
2386%
Hate it
511%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 63 community opinions from Reddit
6.8
/ 10 community score
Mefisto is a divisive fragrance that gains appreciation over time and performs exceptionally well in heat. While praised for its fresh opening and beautiful development, it suffers from weak projection despite strong longevity, and some find it overly feminine or derivative. Best suited for warm weather and intimate wear rather than making a statement.
Strengths
- Excellent performance in heat and when sweating
- Fresh, bright, citrusy opening that many find refreshing
- Beautiful dry down that improves with multiple wears
- Good longevity (8+ hours reported)
Weaknesses
- Low projection and sillage despite good longevity
- Disappointing on first spray for some users
- Perceived as feminine or shampoo-like by some
- Considered derivative of Creed Silver Mountain Water
Best for
Warm weather and hot daysAthletic activities and workoutsClose-wearing, personal scentSpring and summer casual wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
