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Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special
Rum, leather and caramel, built around a guitar
Monkey Special is the first collaboration of Xerjoff's Blends line, made in 2021 with Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. The brand says it expresses what late-1960s rock and roll meant to him, and Iommi ties it to the dark sound of his original 1964 Monkey Special guitar. It is a woody, oriental Parfum with rum, leather and caramel.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
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Heart notes
- Cinnamon
- Leather
- Singaporean Patchouli
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Base notes
- Caramel
- Labdanum
- Musk
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Character
- Strong
- Occasion
- Concentration
In the same spirit
Similar in character
On the skin
How it unfolds
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Rum on the bright side
Bergamot, passion fruit and Bulgarian geranium open the perfume with a sharp, juicy, slightly green brightness, and the rum adds a warm, boozy edge from the first minute. It is a more playful start than the dark theme would suggest.
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Leather and cinnamon
The heart is where the guitar story lands. Leather brings a dry, slightly rough texture, cinnamon a spicy heat, and Singaporean patchouli an earthy depth. Iommi himself links the scent to spicy, rebellious accents and leather.
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What stays
The base is sweet but dark: caramel and vanilla for warmth and roundness, sandalwood for smooth wood, labdanum for a resinous, amber-like depth, and musk to keep it close to the skin. As a Parfum it is dense and made to last.
Wearing it
When, who and why
How to wear it
A Parfum like this is best in small amounts. One or two sprays are enough, because the base of caramel, vanilla and labdanum is heavy. It suits autumn and winter, evenings out, concerts and any occasion where you want a dark, warm presence.
Who it is for
For people who like gourmand and leather notes together: sweetness from caramel and rum, grip from leather and cinnamon. It is unisex and will appeal to music lovers who enjoy the story, though you do not need to know the band to appreciate a scent built like this.
Why choose Xerjoff Tony Iommi Monkey Special
The story is concrete and the brand tells it itself: a named collaborator, a named guitar, a named year. Xerjoff opened its Blends line, its range of collaborations, with this perfume, and the pyramid on the product page is specific, from Bulgarian geranium to Singaporean patchouli.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
Who is Tony Iommi?
The guitarist of Black Sabbath. The brand made this perfume with him in 2021 as the first collaboration of its Blends line.
Is it sweet?
Fairly. Caramel, vanilla and rum bring clear sweetness, balanced by leather, cinnamon and patchouli, so it does not turn purely gourmand.
What concentration and size is it?
A Parfum in a 100 ml bottle. With this much caramel, labdanum and vanilla in the base, a little goes a long way.
Does it work as a gift?
For someone who loves rock music or warm, leathery fragrances, it is a thoughtful choice. The scent is unisex.
The house
About Xerjoff
Xerjoff is a Turin house founded in 2007 by Sergio Momo and Dominique Salvo, with a signature cap modelled on the Egyptian Red Crown. It calls its approach artistic and maximalist, using materials such as Tuscan iris butter, tarakan oud and Kannauj roses, in flacons of Murano glass.
- Founded in Turin, Italy, in 2007 by Sergio Momo and Dominique Salvo
- Signature cap modelled on the Deshret, the Egyptian Red Crown
- Materials named by the brand include Tuscan iris butter, tarakan oud and Kannauj roses
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