Is Perfume Parlour Revival a dupe of Xerjoff XJ Renaissance?
XJ Renaissance EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2011 | Year | 2011 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Revival EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- XJ Renaissance
- Revival
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
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.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
The bright Italian-citrus and mint character is built for spring and summer; the light, fresh profile lacks the warmth for cold weather.
Occasions
Its clean, refined freshness is highly office- and daytime-versatile, with enough elegance for smart-casual formal wear and easy casual days.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$195.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml)
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Best Value
$195.99 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 3.4 fl oz (100 ml) - $57.96/fl oz
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Revival EDP
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