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Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro vs Zara Nocturnal Life
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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
Bergamot
Heart
CinnamonJuniper Berries
Base
Incense
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Cinnamon
99%
Amber
63%
Smoky
59%
Aromatic
52%
Fresh spicy
49%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Nocturnal Life by Zara is a fragrance for women. Nocturnal Life was launched in 2023. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Cinnamon and Juniper Berries; base note is Incense.
Notes in Common
23% sharedShared (3)
BergamotCinnamonIncense
Only in XJ 1861 Zefiro
Elemi resinWhite WineArtemisiaCardamomCarnationIrisWoodsy NotesAmberHoney
Only in Nocturnal Life
Juniper Berries
Rating
4.15vs4.27
Ratings
2,114vs324
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2015vs2023
Which should I buy?
Too close to call on ratings — choose on character.
- The community rates them about the same (4.15 from 2,114 ratings vs 4.27 from 324).
- Longevity votes lean "long lasting" for XJ 1861 Zefiro and "moderate" for Nocturnal Life.
- Sillage votes lean "strong" for XJ 1861 Zefiro versus "moderate" for Nocturnal Life.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Xerjoff is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Zara is budget (typically under $40).
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