Oud Rose Intense vs XJ 1861 Naxos

The community views Xerjoff's 2023 releases as competently made but underwhelming, with no clear must-buy fragrances despite good technical execution. While Astaral shows promise as a value option in the rose-oud category, most releases are considered difficult to wear with limited practical applications, and the house's recent direction lacks a compelling identity.

Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos is highly regarded in the r/fragrance community as an exceptional tobacco fragrance with excellent performance. The consensus highlights its complex blend of honey, lavender, cinnamon, and vanilla with remarkable longevity, though the prominent lavender can be polarizing for some wearers.