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Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos vs Rayhaan Italia
XJ 1861 Naxos is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
LavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
HoneyCinnamonCashmeranJasmine Sambac
Base
Tobacco LeafVanillaTonka Bean
Accords
Sweet
100%
Honey
88%
Vanilla
86%
Lavender
71%
Tobacco
71%
Citrus
70%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
XJ 1861 Naxos by Xerjoff is a Citrus Gourmand fragrance for women and men. XJ 1861 Naxos was launched in 2015. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmeran and Jasmine Sambac; base notes are Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. At perfume exhibition in Milan - Esxence 2015, Xerjoff presented for the first time his collection of three perfumes dedicated to 150th anniversary of unification of Italy and is inspired by wealth, beauty and heritage that this country possesses. The collection of XJ 1861 encompasses three fragrances XJ 1861 Renaissance, XJ 1861 Zefiro and XJ 1861 Naxos each of which provides a part of beautiful Italy: Renaissance celebrates this period in Italy, Naxos Sicily, while Zefiro celebrates eternal Rome!XJ 1861 Naxos celebrates Sicily and its beauty, and accentuates its Mediterranean character with the composition. Citruses in top notes pose contrast to precious spices suggesting wealth of a unified country, its conquests and dominance. Composition of Naxos opens with classic, airy and fruity citrus notes of bergamot and lemon surrounded with gentle and calming lavender shades. The heart blends sambac jasmine with cinnamon, cashmeran and honey, whose romantic trail is enriched with masculine accords of tobacco and tonka from the base. Vanilla creates a soft and sensual veil by touching flowers, fruit and tobacco leaves.
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Notes
Top
LavenderLemonBergamot
Heart
HoneyCinnamonCashmeranJasmine
Base
VanillaTobacco LeafTonka Bean
Accords
Sweet
100%
Honey
93%
Vanilla
87%
Lavender
78%
Citrus
74%
Aromatic
70%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Italia by Rayhaan is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Italia was launched in 2025. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon and Bergamot; middle notes are Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmeran and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Tobacco Leaf and Tonka Bean. Italia is an Eau de Parfum for men that combines fresh and warm aromatic elements. The fragrance opens with bright citrus notes of lavender, bergamot, and lemon, creating a crisp aromatic entry. The heart develops with sweet and spicy accords including honey, cinnamon, and jasmine, rounded out by the creamy warmth of cashmeran. The base settles into a sophisticated woody foundation of tobacco leaf, vanilla, and tonka bean, creating a warm, elegant composition suitable for various occasions.
Notes in Common
82% sharedShared (9)
LavenderBergamotLemonHoneyCinnamonCashmeranTobacco LeafVanillaTonka Bean
Only in XJ 1861 Naxos
Jasmine Sambac
Only in Italia
Jasmine
Rating
4.49vs4.40
Ratings
21,487vs1,379
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2015vs2025
Which should I buy?
XJ 1861 Naxos is the community's favourite of the two.
- XJ 1861 Naxos is rated higher by the community: 4.49 from 21,487 ratings, against 4.40 from 1,379.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
Buy XJ 1861 Naxos if you want the higher-rated option; pick Italia if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.