Xerjoff Naxos EDP
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Scent Profile
Scent Pyramid
Performance
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Description
Description
Naxos is Xerjoff's honey-and-tobacco masterpiece, the "compliment monster" that set a new bar for niche performance. From the Italian luxury house Xerjoff (XJ 1861 collection, Turin, 2015), it pours out golden, almost chestnut-dark honey laced with dried tobacco leaf, cinnamon, vanilla and tonka, all lifted by a herbaceous whisper of lavender that keeps the sweetness elegant rather than cloying. The honey-tobacco pairing is rare in modern perfumery, and Naxos renders it better than almost anything else. Warm, golden and instantly recognizable.
Scent Accord: Sweet and Tobacco
Prominent Notes: Honey, Tobacco, Vanilla
Scent Character
- Sweet: 40%
- Tobacco: 22%
- Spicy: 14%
- Citrus: 12%
- Woody: 12%
Translation: a golden honey-tobacco gourmand, dark honey and sweet dried tobacco laced with cinnamon, vanilla and tonka, lifted by herbaceous lavender and bright citrus. Rich but refined.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart: Honey, Cashmere, Cinnamon, Jasmine Sambac
Base: Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Performance
- Longevity: Legendary, typically 10–12+ hours on skin (some report 14+ in cool weather).
- Sillage: Moderate-to-strong. A warm, golden trail that draws compliments.
- Projection: Strong for the first few hours (3–5 feet), then settles to a rich, close honeyed-tobacco glow.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Fall, Winter and Spring. The honey-tobacco warmth is made for cooler weather.
- Occasion: Evening and Night Out, a confident, head-turning signature.
- Wear: Unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
House: Xerjoff (Turin, Italy), XJ 1861 collection
Released: 2015
Try Before You Commit
Naxos is rich and a serious investment, so try it first, a 1 mL decant from $7.99 or a 5 mL from $33.99, each hand-poured from the authentic bottle, lets you live with the honey-tobacco for a full day before committing to the 100 ml.
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FAQ
Is Naxos for men or women? It's unisex. The honey-tobacco-vanilla profile is universally flattering.
How long does it last? Legendary performance: 10–12+ hours, one of the longest-lasting fragrances in the niche.
What does it smell like? Golden honey and sweet dried tobacco, warmed by cinnamon, vanilla and tonka, with a herbaceous lavender lift. Rich, gourmand and elegant.
Why is Naxos so loved? The rare, beautifully-blended honey-tobacco accord plus beast-mode longevity made it a modern niche icon and a certified compliment-getter.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does Xerjoff 1861 Naxos smell like?
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos opens with lavender, bergamot and lemon, moves through honey, cinnamon, cashmeran and jasmine sambac, settles into tobacco leaf, vanilla and tonka bean. It's a citrus gourmand / fougere fragrance.
Can I try Xerjoff 1861 Naxos as a sample or decant before buying a full bottle?
Yes. Venba hand-decants Xerjoff 1861 Naxos into 1ml, 5ml and 10ml sizes starting at $7.99, so you can wear it for a few days before committing to a full bottle.
Is Xerjoff 1861 Naxos an eau de parfum, and is it unisex?
Yes — Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is an Eau de Parfum, and it's a unisex fragrance. It was created by Chris Maurice, Christian Carbonnel (Xerjoff) and launched in 2015.
When is the best time to wear Xerjoff 1861 Naxos?
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is best suited to fall, spring and winter and to evening and night-out wear, based on its lavender and tobacco leaf character.
