XJ 1861 Renaissance
Xerjoff
Good priceXJ 1861 Renaissance by Xerjoff ranks among the best perfumes for men .This top greens & herbs fragrance blends Amber, Bergamot, Cedar, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley, Mint, Musk, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Rose, Tangerine notes with greens & herbs, flowers, citrus, woods & mosses, musk, amber and animalic accords, earning high praise in our perfume review community. XJ 1861 Renaissance excels as one of the best perfumes for summer or spring, shining during day wear. Our PerfumeRates community ranks XJ 1861 Renaissance as a leading greens & herbs fragrance for men, a must-try from Xerjoff's top perfume brands. Dive into the best perfume reviews, explore top men's fragrances, and discover cheap perfume deals on PerfumeRates!
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winter92
day2461
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Longevity(1001)
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female (75)
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Ocassions
Main accords
All ocassions
Notes
Amber
Bergamot
Cedar
Lemon
Lily-of-the-Valley
Mint
Musk
Patchouli
Petitgrain
Rose
Tangerine
I can concur with many on this forum about its exceptional performance in warm weather. It maintains its strength admirably and avoids becoming overly rough or heavy as the temperature rises. The citrus top notes are fantastic, while the petitgrain ensures a fresh and green quality. However, after an hour of wearing, I detect an unusual accord that I can only describe as smelling like freshly unwrapped Christmas decorations - the scent of tinsel, glass ornaments, and plastic trees. It's not exactly festive, but rather a distinct aroma reminiscent of opening a box of holiday decorations. Overall, it's a very good perfume, but perhaps not worth the $400 price tag.
The opening of this perfume is truly impressive, but as it progresses, it surprisingly takes on a distinct green minty quality reminiscent of Turkish delight, which is extremely sweet and linear in its delivery. I had high hopes for this scent given the possibility that it might evoke the spirit of Guerlain Homme L'eau, an incredibly popular discontinued fragrance; unfortunately, it doesn't quite live up to those expectations.
To me, Renaissance is all about petitgrain, presenting itself as a citrus perfume. However, I find Daniela Roche Andrier's Bel Oranger to be a more authentic representation of this accord.
A refreshing fragrance for warm weather, this perfume captures the essence of a mojito, with a prominent mint note that's expertly balanced to create a delightful scent. I would highly suggest purchasing it without hesitation if you're drawn to light, zesty, and herbal fragrances.
While it's not an absolute obsession for me, this perfume does have some appealing aspects - it begins with a subtle smokiness that blends harmoniously with citrus notes. However, these initial elements give way to crisp green notes, airy florals, and smooth citruses. Overall, I find it pleasant, reminiscent of a lovely spring day. Nevertheless, the price tag is what makes me hesitate; whether or not it's worth the cost remains uncertain for me.