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Perfumer
XJ 1861 Decas
feminine
Created by Chris Maurice
XJ 1861 Decas by Xerjoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. XJ 1861 Decas was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Calabrian Mandarin, Tuberose and Tobacco; middle notes are Benzoin, Opoponax and Italian Orris Root; base notes are Resin, Bourbon Vanilla and Musk. "DECAS celebrates the 10 years since the release of the first perfume in Xerjoff 1861 collection, and evokes an inspiring mood with zesty notes of Calabrian mandarin. Intriguing and opulent, top notes of tuberose and tobacco lead the nose towards a heart of Italian orris and rich, ceremonial Benzoin, emulating the dignity and regal atmosphere of historic Italy. Smoky, soft opopanax warms at the heart of the fragrance whilst notes of musk, balsam and vanilla provide a grounding, evocative base. " - a note from the brand. The fragrance is composed under the creative direction of Sergio Momo, and launched in 2021.
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Fragrance Notes
Best Season
79%
Win
99%
Spr
74%
Sum
100%
Fall
Day & Night
95%
Day
76%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
1,153 votes
4.02
Love it
50744%
Like it
33029%
OK
18016%
Dislike
1019%
Hate it
353%
Community Insights
NegativeBased on 10 community opinions from Reddit
3.5
/ 10 community score
XJ 1861 Decas represents Xerjoff's more experimental side and was listed among 2022's worst releases by the community reviewer. While it has a devoted small following who appreciate its weirdness and uniqueness, most find it overly synthetic, difficult to understand, and impractical to wear due to extreme projection.
Strengths
- Easy sampling options available from Xerjoff
- Unique and distinctive scent profile
- Interesting composition for adventurous fragrance enthusiasts
Weaknesses
- Lacks broad appeal and mainstream wearability
- Perceived as overly synthetic or strange
- Extremely high projection requires minimal application
- Takes significant time to appreciate or understand the scent
Best for
Fragrance collectors seeking unconventional scentsNiche enthusiasts with adventurous tasteLayering or sampling rather than full bottle purchase
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
