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Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro vs Houbigant Bois Mystique
Bois Mystique is the community's favourite of the two.
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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
Top
CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli
Heart
IncenseCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperIris
Base
CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Accords
Woody
100%
Amber
90%
Warm spicy
90%
Fresh spicy
61%
Aromatic
58%
Smoky
54%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Bois Mystique by Houbigant is a Woody fragrance for men. Bois Mystique was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger, Artemisia, Bergamot and Neroli; middle notes are Incense, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Black Pepper and Iris; base notes are Cedar, Myrrh, Amber, Guaiac Wood, Cashmere Wood and Musk. "With over four centuries of affluent history, Houbigant Paris still strives for excellence. We pride ourselves in creating innovative high quality products that will become the olfactory leader within that category and an iconic classic over time.Bois Mystique is no exception. It presents itself as a rich woody fragrance with a distinct modern twist. The blended scent combines the freshness of the woods with a strong note of spices. It depicts a warm and comforting redolence that conjures a feeling of a toasty bonfire while appreciating the blazing pink and orange sunsets. With hints of liquors and exotic woodiness, leaving an intoxicating and irresistible sillage.The top notes reveal a fresh accord of citrus notes with compliments of spices with bergamot, davana and ginger. The heart notes consists of papyrus plant and the incense intertwined to reveal a mysterious spicy facet of the fragrance. The base notes with amber and woody undertones adds elegance to the fragrance character." - a note from the brand.Top notes: bergamot, davana, neroli, cardamom, pink pepper, ginger fresh Heart notes: black pepper, cinnamon, incense, cipryol, bois iris Base notes: cashmerewood, guaiacwood, cedarwood, myrrh, amber, muskThe fragrance Bois Mystique is available as a 100ml Eau de Parfum and 100ml Extrait de Parfum.
Notes in Common
32% sharedShared (7)
ArtemisiaBergamotCardamomCinnamonIrisIncenseAmber
Only in XJ 1861 Zefiro
Elemi resinWhite WineCarnationWoodsy NotesHoney
Only in Bois Mystique
Pink PepperGingerNeroliCypriol Oil or NagarmothaBlack PepperCedarMyrrhGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk
Rating
4.15vs4.39
Ratings
2,114vs489
Concentration
EDPvsExtrait
Launch Year
2015vs2018
Which should I buy?
Bois Mystique is the community's favourite of the two.
- Bois Mystique is rated higher by the community: 4.39 from 489 ratings, against 4.15 from 2,114.
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for XJ 1861 Zefiro and "moderate" for Bois Mystique.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for XJ 1861 Zefiro versus "moderate" for Bois Mystique.
- Both are voted best for fall first.
- Xerjoff is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Houbigant is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Bois Mystique if you want the higher-rated option; pick XJ 1861 Zefiro if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.