Xerjoff Perseveranza, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Clove and ginger in a copper pan, resin glowing on the shelf.

Perseveranza by Xerjoff, bottle pictured with its key notes: Pimento, Ginger and Clove
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 7–12 h

Lasts
7–12 h
Long lasting
Sillage
Strong, 3 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnSpring

Time of dayEvening

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Long lasting

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 45%Strong

  • Season

    Most voted: 32%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 43%Evening

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Longevity, 382 votes

  • Very weak2%7 votes
  • Weak3%11 votes
  • Moderate22%85 votes
  • Long lasting (Most voted)50%191 votes
  • Eternal23%88 votes

Sillage, 359 votes

  • Intimate5%19 votes
  • Moderate25%90 votes
  • Strong (Most voted)45%163 votes
  • Enormous24%87 votes

Season, 235 votes

  • Spring26%60 votes
  • Summer19%45 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)32%75 votes
  • Winter23%55 votes

Time of day, 175 votes

  • Daytime23%40 votes
  • Office11%20 votes
  • Evening (Most voted)43%75 votes
  • Night out23%40 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €25.11Was €39.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €8.37/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €85.41Was €189.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €2.85/ml66% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Xerjoff Perseveranza smell like?

Xerjoff Perseveranza opens with Citron, Ginger and Pimento. The heart brings Clove, elemi and Vetiver. It dries down to Labdanum, Styrax and Tonka Bean.

Is Xerjoff Perseveranza long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as long lasting (50% of votes), and 73% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as strong (45% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Xerjoff Perseveranza good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring and autumn; summer takes only 19% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff Perseveranza good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other seasons, but winter still takes 23% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff Perseveranza for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 66% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 34% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Xerjoff Perseveranza to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 11% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Xerjoff Perseveranza?

Perseveranza is made by Xerjoff. It was launched in 2026.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Xerjoff Perseveranza?

A 10ml decant of Xerjoff Perseveranza holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Xerjoff perfumes can I try?

Besides Xerjoff Perseveranza, 10ML has XJ 1861 Naxos, Lira and Erba Pura from Xerjoff, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Xerjoff Perseveranza decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Xerjoff Perseveranza decant is filled by hand from an original Xerjoff bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.