Fragrances inspired by XJ Renaissance Eau de Parfum

The original XJ Renaissance Xerjoff
Inspired by Revival Perfume Parlour

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for XJ Renaissance
ScentArt fingerprint for Revival
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Amber, Bergamot

The main difference

Adds mandarin, drops tangerine

What they share

Shares 5 of its 16 notes, including Musk, Rose, Lily of the Valley

The main difference

Adds canadian fir balsam and cardamom, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 6 of its 15 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Rose

The main difference

Adds canadian fir balsam and caraway, drops amber and lemon

What they share

Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Musk, Rose, Lily of the Valley

The main difference

Adds aquatic and fir, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Musk, Rose, Lemon

The main difference

Adds amberwood and orange blossom, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Amber

The main difference

Adds cedar and lily of the valley, drops ginger and jasmine

What they share

Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Lemon, Bergamot, Musk

The main difference

Adds cedar and mint, drops basil and coriander

Scent profile

XJ Renaissance EDP the original Revival EDP inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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