XJ Renaissance EDP

Xerjoff   Original
93%

Revival EDP

Perfume Parlour   Dupe
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XJ Renaissance Eau de Parfum bottle XJ Renaissance EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2011 Year 2011
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - XJ Renaissance EDP
This is a real citrus bomb, bursting with photorealistic Italian lemons and mandarins. While some find its green and floral dry-down a bit old-fashioned or even like cleaning product, for most, it's a luxurious, refreshing summertime staple.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Revival EDP
Perfume Parlour's budget take on Xerjoff 1861 Renaissance - a luminous Italian-citrus and mint opening, like a refined mojito, over a soft white-floral heart and a clean amber-cedar-musk base. PP captures the bright, sophisticated, compliment-getting character of the niche original, but renders it a touch flatter and thinner, with the density of the Xerjoff softened. Elegant summer freshness for a fraction of the price.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
XJ Renaissance EDP
Revival EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 28% vs 29%
Tangerine 25% vs 24%
Bergamot 23% vs 26%
Petitgrain 21% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Mint 45% vs 39%
Rose 23% vs 30%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 24%
Cedar 25% vs 26%
Patchouli 23% vs 22%
Amber 23% vs 26%

Accords

XJ Renaissance Revival
100%
Citrus
90%
Fresh
75%
66%
Green
65%
Aromatic
60%
47%
Woody
50%
Floral
50%
Amber
40%
Citrus shared
100%
90%
75%
66%
Aromatic shared
65%
60%
Woody shared
47%
50%
50%
40%

Performance

XJ Renaissance Revival
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

XJ Renaissance

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its bright, fresh, and moderately projecting nature makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and sports, especially in warm weather. While some find it too potent for the office, its uplifting vibe is generally well-received. It's sophisticated enough for some dates but might lack the gravitas for truly formal events.

Revival

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The bright Italian-citrus and mint character is built for spring and summer; the light, fresh profile lacks the warmth for cold weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal Sport

Its clean, refined freshness is highly office- and daytime-versatile, with enough elegance for smart-casual formal wear and easy casual days.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

XJ Renaissance EDP
Revival EDP
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