XERJOFF LOUIS XV 1722 ROSE

OFFICIAL BRAND STATEMENT

A new chapter of Xerjoff’s co-branding venture with Maison de Venoge unfolds, as Sergio Momo, Xerjoff founder, and Gilles de La Bassetière, Maison de Venoge Chairman, have worked closely together once more to create another exquisite perfume.
The collaborative approach behind the original Louis XV 1722 perfume remains, yet this time, there is a different muse. The sophisticated Princesse Rosé de Venoge Champagne — a magnificent rosé blend from the highly
reputed Champagne house — served as the inspiration for the new scent: Louis XV 1722 Rosé.

A fruity and floral composition, the perfume mirrors the exquisite rosé Champagne blend, replicating its appealing colour, capturing its scintillating allure and enveloping the wearer in an aura of sumptuous luxury. Louis XV 1722 Rosé perfume opens with an enticing fusion of red fruits that instantly charms the senses, slowly revealing hints of delicate rose, cedarwood and plum. This intoxicating medley of heart notes is complemented by the smooth warmth of vanilla and the slightly woody tones of amyris at the base. Through its composition, the scent mimics the Princesse Rosé de Venoge Champagne, appealing to the taste buds as much as to the olfactory sense, giving the perfume a multisensory dimension.

The cultural exchange of ideas and experiences with Maison de Venoge that took place during the creation process also birthed an exceptional new rosé Champagne blend, produced using grapes carefully selected to harmonise with its dosage. This refined creation was crafted by Sergio Momo — who personally selected the dosage — and Isabelle Tellier, the De Venoge Chef de Cave. Along with the co-branded Blanc de Blancs champagne, this rosè blend will be served exclusively at private Xerjoff events.

Blackcurrant
Raspberry
Pear

ROSE
GERANIUM
CEDARWOOD
PLUM

VANILLA
AMYRIS
MUSK

12+ hours on skin
More than a day on clothes
Projection is moderate to strong

MY THOUGHTS

Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 Rose: When champagne inspiration meets the top notch execution!

Xerjoff’s second collaboration with Maison de Venoge takes inspiration from their Princesse Rosé de Venoge Champagne, and the result is a fragrance that dramatically improves upon its predecessor released last year. Where the original Louis XV felt competent but had flat bubbles feeling, this rosé iteration delivers something genuinely special, particularly in its fizzy sparkling opening phase.The initial spray creates an intoxicating fruit experience that stands among the year’s most memorable for me. And yes it kicked my top champagne perfume in my collection from its pedestal and will reign and rule from now on in this category.

What emerges is a sophisticated take on berry and red fruit notes that manages to feel both lush and refreshingly light. There’s a translucent quality here, almost like biting into chilled grapes, the globe ones with pale pink skin and extra juicy crunch to them. Watery but ultra flavourful experience. The fruitiness reads higher and brighter than typical pink berry fragrances, I swear I can smell cranberries here. With an acidic edge of blackcurrant that keeps everything feeling fresh and natural rather true to the actual flavour of the champagne it was insired by.

The real revelation is a creamy, almost buttery richness woven through the composition. Instead of the sharp disjointed fizz that dies flat fast, typically seen with champagne fragrances, Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 Rose juts goes on and on and on in sparkling department. Entire bouqiet feels smooth and refined, adding unexpected depth and array of olfactory facets unseen before.

It’s this luxurious quality that separates Louis XV Rosé from more playful interpretations of the theme, positioning it as something genuinely elegant rather than merely fun. Rose and cedarwood provide subtle structure without dominating, while plum and berries add soft sweetness that enhance rather than overwhelms the grape-forward character.

As a result Xerjoff Louis XV 1722 Rose is thoroughly addictive, demanding repeated note to wrist action throughout the first few hours of wear. As the fragrance settles, a transformation occurs. The composition grows sweeter and more indulgent, moving toward caramelized territory with vanilla and musk becoming increasingly prominent. This phase feels distinctly more confectionery. While still well-executed and pleasant, the sophistication diminishes here, the intrigue that makes the opening so captivating. The overall character of the scent towards the drydown becomes noticeably more youthful, though traces of fruit and fizz prevent it from becoming one trick pony as many of the new releases these days are.

Despite this devolution, Louis XV 1722 Rosé represents one of the best Xerjoff offerings in latest years, at least for me. My previous wow moment of such joy with the offerings from the brand were related to Amabile and Torino 21.

Don’t read the last paragraph as discouragement. On the contrary, that extraordinary beginning alone makes this new release worthy of attention. Why? Because delivering a champagne-inspired fragrance that actually captures elegance and refinement rather than just sweetness and bubbles is a damn tough job.

11/10 release! That’s what happens when clear palpable inspiration, vigurous perfumer capabilities and flawless execution work together in favour of final result which is pure excellence.