Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, Renaissance, Naxos

by: Sandra Raicevic Petrovic

"Since 1861, Italy has united the identity of a people who love to define themselves as poets, saints and seafarers, with an extraordinary talent for creativity written in their DNA. Developed from a love of aesthetics, an artistic heritage feeds and refines creativity and pervades every aspect of Italian life. 150 years mark an important anniversary for Italy and Xerjoff is celebrating this moment with the release of XJ 1861, an homage to the grandeur and glamor of our home country."—Xerjoff

At perfume exhibition in Milan—Esxence 2015, Xerjoff presented for the first time its collection of three perfumes dedicated to the 150^th anniversary of the unification of Italy and it is inspired by the 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 RENAISSANCE

XJ 1861 Renaissance provides a luminous bouquet of aromas enchanting us with the freshness of the citrusy presence of tangerine, Calabrian bergamot, lemon and petitgrain. The heart of the composition is transparent and floral, composed of Bulgarian rose and lily of the valley, with added dynamics of cold mint. The base contributes to the depth and created the body of the composition with woody shades of patchouli, cedar, amber and musk to round up the composition. 

XJ 1861 RENAISSANCE   top notes: Calabrian bergamot, mandarin, lemon, petitgrain, bitter orange heart: Bulgraian rose, mint, lily of the valley base: cedar, amber, musk, patchouli

XJ 1861 NAXOS

XJ 1861 Naxos celebrates Sicily and its beauty, and accentuates its Mediterranean character with the composition. Citruses in the top notes pose contrast to precious spices suggesting the wealth of a unified country, its conquests and dominance. The 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.  

XJ 1861 NAXOS top notes: bergamot, lemon, lavender heart: jasmine sambac, cinnamon, honey, cashmeran base: tobacco leaf, tonka, vanilla

XJ 1861 ZEFIRO

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," as signed by Xerjoff. The composition incorporates notes of resins with a hint of sweet and thick honey, balanced amber and spices added as the 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.

XJ 1861 ZEFIRO top notes: bergamot, artemisia, mosto, elemi heart: cardamom, carnation, cinnamon, iris base: honey, incense, precious wood, amber

Fragrances of the collection XERJOFF XJ 1861 are available as 100 ml priced at 160 GBP.