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Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro vs Comme des Garcons Blue Encens
XJ 1861 Zefiro for the community favourite, Blue Encens for the value.
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Notes
Top
Elemi resinWhite WineArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
CardamomCinnamonCarnationIris
Base
IncenseWoodsy NotesAmberHoney
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Aromatic
84%
Amber
80%
Woody
63%
Balsamic
62%
Smoky
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
XJ 1861 Zefiro by Xerjoff is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. XJ 1861 Zefiro was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Mathieu Nardin. Top notes are Elemi resin, White Wine, Artemisia and Bergamot; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Carnation and Iris; base notes are Incense, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Honey. 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 Zefiro "Zefiro pays homage to Rome and its baroque alchemy, distilled in a strong and mysterious perfume thanks to its suggestive and elusive formula, akin to the rare magic of an esoteric potion. Zefiro propagates from arcane circles distilling a mystical essence capable to join heaven and earth." – signed by Xerjoff. The composition incorporates notes of resins with a hint of sweet and thick honey, balanced amber and spices added as strength of the formula. Bergamot, artemisia, mosto and elemi open the composition, followed by fine spices of cinnamon and cardamom sprinkled on iris petals. The base highlights incense surrounded by amber, precious woody notes and sweet, thick honey.
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Notes
———Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Fresh spicy
74%
Amber
72%
Aromatic
66%
Herbal
58%
Smoky
58%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Blue Encens by Comme des Garcons is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for women and men. Blue Encens was launched in 2013. The fragrance features Incense, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Artemisia, Cinnamon and Crystal Amber. IIn the summer of 2013 Comme des Garcons are launching the collection of Blue Invasion which includes three "blue" fragrances— Blue Encens, Blue Cedrat and Blue Santal in characteristic flacons colored in blue, iridescent from the darkest to the lightest shade. The new perfumes are created to accentuate radical contradiction providing a mixture of luxurious warmth and sea freshness. Olfactory evocation of the fascinating paradox presents the blue color as timeless and very intense in three different ways. BLUE ENCENS provide a strong fusion of mysterious incense and crushed artemisia, as contrast to frozen spices. The perfume can be obtained as 100 ml EDP.Official notes: aromatic artemisia, frozen spices (Indian cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon), mystical incense, mineral crystal amber.
Notes in Common
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No shared notes — these are very different compositions.
Only in XJ 1861 Zefiro
Elemi resinWhite WineArtemisiaBergamotCardamomCinnamonCarnationIrisIncenseWoodsy NotesAmberHoney
Only in Blue Encens
Rating
4.15vs4.09
Ratings
2,114vs452
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2015vs2013
Which should I buy?
XJ 1861 Zefiro for the community favourite, Blue Encens for the value.
- XJ 1861 Zefiro is rated higher by the community: 4.15 from 2,114 ratings, against 4.09 from 452.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for XJ 1861 Zefiro and "moderate" for Blue Encens.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for XJ 1861 Zefiro versus "moderate" for Blue Encens.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Xerjoff is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Comme des Garcons is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy XJ 1861 Zefiro if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Blue Encens if value for money matters most.