Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos

Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos stretches bright citrus and aromatic lavender over cinnamon, honeyed tobacco, tonka and vanilla, balancing freshness with dense sweetness.

Profile: Ambery-fougère.

Notes: bergamot, lemon; lavender; cinnamon; honey, tobacco, tonka bean, vanilla.

Evolution: lemon and bergamot → aromatic lavender and cinnamon → honeyed tobacco with tonka bean and vanilla.

Best for: Made for a generous host with classic manners and a taste for warmth expressed lavishly rather than whispered. It suits an autumn celebration, a long dinner, or a fireside conversation in cold weather; honeyed tobacco and vanilla bring real sweetness, which austere fougère lovers may find too opulent.

Origin: Italy.

Longevity: 10–14 hours.