90%
Very Similar
XJ Renaissance Eau de Parfum bottle XJ Renaissance
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2011 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Aura Trust Eau de Parfum bottle Aura Trust

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - XJ Renaissance
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.
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Our Verdict - Aura Trust
This one's a fresh, uplifting blast that's getting a lot of love, but be warned, some folks are finding the mint a bit *too* much. It's a proper crowd-pleaser for those who adore a citrus-floral, but not for the faint of nose.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 18%
Floral 18% 25%
Fruity 2% 2%
Green 13% 9%
Sweet 11% 9%
Warm 4% 1%
Woody 13% 13%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 8% 10%
Fresh 34% 36%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
XJ Renaissance EdP
Aura Trust EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 28% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Musk 27% vs 42%
Cedar 25% vs 28%
Patchouli 23% vs 28%
Only in XJ Renaissance
Amber 23%

Accords

XJ Renaissance Aura Trust
100%
Citrus
100%
Floral
92%
66%
Green
82%
65%
Aromatic
81%
52%
Fresh Spicy
68%
Musky
61%
Fresh
58%
Powdery
48%
47%
Woody
46%
Rose
45%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
92%
Green shared
66%
82%
Aromatic shared
65%
81%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
68%
61%
58%
48%
Woody shared
47%
46%
45%

Performance

XJ Renaissance Aura Trust
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

Aura Trust

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh and clean profile, dominated by citrus and florals, makes it highly suitable for casual wear, office environments, and especially sport. The strong initial projection from the mint and citrus might be a bit much for intimate date settings or very formal enclosed events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
90%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Green, Aromatic accords and Mint, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

XJ Renaissance
Aura Trust
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