XERJOFF XJ 1861 NAXOS Going Beyond the Notes: Understanding the Materials Behind the Fragrance Today, we're taking a closer look at one of the most recognizable fragrances in the niche perfume world: Xerjoff Naxos. Naxos is part of Xerjoff's XJ 1861 collection, inspired by Italy and its rich cultural heritage. It brings together aromatic freshness, honeyed sweetness, warm spices, and tobacco. But for this Perfumer's Edition, we're going beyond how the fragrance smells and exploring the raw materials Xerjoff discloses, their odor profiles, their functions in perfumery, and how the remaining accords might be constructed. THE OFFICIAL NOTE BREAKDOWN Top: Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender, Incense from Oman Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmere Base: Vanilla, Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean Now, let's get into the chemistry behind the fragrance. THE KNOWN RAW MATERIALS Unlike simply reading the note pyramid, we can examine Xerjoff's published ingredient declaration, which identifies a number of actual botanical materials and aromatic compounds. 1. Linalool: Smell: Fresh, floral, lavender-like, slightly citrusy and woody. Purpose: Frequently used to build lavender and aromatic floral accords. It creates freshness, contributes floral lift, and helps connect citrus notes with the floral heart. 2. Linalyl Acetate Smell: Sweet, clean, lavender-like, slightly bergamot-like, and fruity. Purpose: One of the characteristic odor compounds associated with lavender. It softens herbal sharpness and contributes a smooth, fresh aromatic quality. 3. Coumarin Smell: Sweet freshly cut hay, tonka bean, almond-like warmth, and subtle vanilla. Purpose: A foundational material in many fougère fragrances. It adds sweetness, warmth, and a distinctive hay-like character. It can help bridge lavender, tobacco, and gourmand accords. 4. Vanillin Smell: Sweet, creamy, familiar vanilla with warm balsamic nuances. Purpose: Adds recognizable vanilla sweetness, warmth, and body. It can soften harsher woody or tobacco-like effects and enrich gourmand compositions.

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This is an alternative to Dries Van Noten Santal Greenery (I have never tried it). It opens very aromatic, citrusy fresh, sweet, and green all beautifully blended. After couple of minutes, a sweet, floral, ambery/salty like aroma intensifies projecting like crazy, and continuing through the dry down, where a more subtle and creamy texture from the sandalwood rounds the aroma. This is a beautiful, unique, exotic, and sophisticated fragrance with a wow factor, that turns heads, gets compliments, projects and lasts. Ideal for warmer weather, but can workout year round, for any occasion. I love it! Website declared Notes: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Fig and Sandalwood.

Good morning gentlemen. This is perfect for a cool Autumn day (or any day really)

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