What's the difference between Zeste de Gingembre and XJ 1861 Naxos?+
Zeste de Gingembre is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from James Heeley (2020) dominated by Citrus accords. XJ 1861 Naxos is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2015) leaning on Sweet accords. They share 3 accords: Citrus, Sweet, Aromatic.
Which is better, Zeste de Gingembre or XJ 1861 Naxos?+
By community rating, Zeste de Gingembre scores 3.97/5 vs XJ 1861 Naxos at 4.51/5. On r/fragrance, Zeste de Gingembre sits at 8.2/10 (positive) while XJ 1861 Naxos is 8.2/10 (positive). Zeste de Gingembre's standout strength: Complex, well-balanced composition with interesting note interplay. XJ 1861 Naxos's standout strength: Excellent longevity and performance on skin and clothes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Zeste de Gingembre and XJ 1861 Naxos smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Zeste de Gingembre: The community views Zeste de Gingembre as a well-crafted, sophisticated fragrance that appeals primarily to experienced collectors rather than casual wearers. XJ 1861 Naxos: Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos is highly regarded in the r/fragrance community as an exceptional tobacco fragrance with excellent performance.
Which lasts longer, Zeste de Gingembre or XJ 1861 Naxos?+
Zeste de Gingembre: Strong performance with good longevity XJ 1861 Naxos: Excellent longevity and performance on skin and clothes Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Zeste de Gingembre vs XJ 1861 Naxos?+
Zeste de Gingembre scores highest for summer wear; XJ 1861 Naxos scores highest for winter wear. Zeste de Gingembre leans daytime, XJ 1861 Naxos leans evening.
