Comandante
Comandante opens with a sharp, military-style aromatic accord—leather and juniper berries meet a crisp citrus brightness, like polished boots on a frost-covered morning.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 18 accords.
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By the editors · 2 min readComandante opens with a sharp, military-style aromatic accord—leather and juniper berries meet a crisp citrus brightness, like polished boots on a frost-covered morning. The effect is brisk and slightly austere, anchored by a dry, resinous quality that prevents it from feeling warm or inviting. It wears more like armor than cologne.
As it settles, the leather softens into something more supple, though never plush, supported by what reads as vetiver and perhaps cedar. A subtle sweetness emerges—likely tonka—that rounds the edges without compromising the composition's rigid formality. The development is gradual rather than dramatic.
This is a fragrance for someone drawn to discipline and restraint, who finds comfort in structure rather than opulence. Despite the Xerjoff lineage, Comandante resists luxury in favor of function. It suits cold weather and serious occasions, projecting confidence without seeking attention.
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