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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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Zefiro is a well-regarded but often overlooked Xerjoff fragrance praised for its beautiful woody incense composition and excellent performance. The community appreciates its comforting, nostalgic qualities and considers it a solid offering, though some feel it's undervalued compared to more hyped Xerjoff releases.
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