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Xerjoff Naxos
Xerjoff

Naxos

sweet
gourmand
vanilla
honey
tobacco
lavender
citrus
2015 · unisex

Xerjoff is an independent Italian niche house known for bold, maximalist compositions that prioritize raw material quality and unconventional blending. Founded by Carlo Xerjoff, the brand has built a reputation for fragrances that refuse subtlety in favor of distinctive character.

Naxos opens with a bright trio of bergamot, lavender, and lemon that provides immediate lift before the composition settles into its honeyed core. Cashmeran and jasmine sambac form a warm, slightly spiced middle while cinnamon adds a whisper of complexity. The base is where Naxos shows its true nature, a syrupy blend of tobacco leaf, tonka bean, and vanilla that transforms the fragrance into something gourmand and almost dessert-like. The overall DNA sits squarely in sweet, tobacco-forward territory with enough vanilla and honey to appeal to those who enjoy comfort fragrances.

Naxos works best for someone seeking a cozy, indulgent scent that doesn't pretend to be anything other than a treat. It's more suited to cooler months or evenings when gourmand heaviness feels appropriate rather than cloying. The fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom sensibilities.

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Main Accordsreported by community
sweet
100%
gourmand
100%
vanilla
100%
honey
100%
tobacco
75%
lavender
75%
citrus
75%
aromatic
75%
floral
50%
warm spicy
50%
powdery
50%
Fragrance Notescommunity verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Lavender
Lavender
One of perfumery's most essential and beloved notes, clean, herbal, and slightly sweet with a calming, familiar quality that works in almost any context. Lavender is simultaneously the most versatile and the most human of ingredients: it appears in barbershop colognes, romantic florals, and sophisticated orientals alike. A note that simply works.
Lemon
Lemon
Sharp, clean, and instantly familiar, the pure zest of fresh-cut lemon peel, not the sugary juice. In perfumery it reads as crisp and energising rather than sweet, and is often used to amplify other light notes. It fades quickly, so it's almost always a top note that makes a striking first impression.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Cashmeran
Cashmeran
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Sweet, warm, and instantly comforting, cinnamon bark has a familiar warmth that slides easily into oriental and gourmand fragrances. Used sparingly it adds a pleasant warmth; used heavily it can dominate. It has a slightly sharp, peppery facet alongside its sweetness that keeps it from being purely foodie.
Honey
Honey
Sweet, waxy, and faintly animalic, honey in perfumery has an almost skin-like quality, intimate and slightly raw. It's related to beeswax in the natural world, and both add a warmth that reads as close and personal. Honey bridges floral and oriental families, adding natural sweetness with a slightly dark edge.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Tobacco Leaf
Tobacco Leaf
The raw or lightly cured leaf of the tobacco plant has a greener, slightly bitter, and more naturalistic character than fully cured tobacco. Tobacco leaf reads as earthy and slightly acrid, evoking fields and agricultural processes before the sweetness of curing develops. Used for a more raw, challenging tobacco character.
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist87% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
sweet100%gourmand100%vanilla100%honey100%tobacco75%
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Xerjoff Naxos— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Naxos is $219.95. Without a coupon the lowest price is $219.95. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Xerjoff fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Xerjoff Naxos? +
$219.95 at Perfumania. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
Is $219.95 a good price for Naxos? +
Yes. The current best price is $219.95 and MSRP is $290.00. At $219.95 you save 24% vs retail.
What does Xerjoff Naxos smell like? +
Xerjoff is an independent Italian niche house known for bold, maximalist compositions that prioritize raw material quality and unconventional blending. Founded by Carlo Xerjoff, the brand has built a reputation for fragrances that refuse subtlety in favor of distinctive character. Naxos opens with a bright trio of bergamot, lavender, and lemon that provides immediate lift before the composition settles into its honeyed core. Cashmeran and jasmine sambac form a warm, slightly spiced middle while cinnamon adds a whisper of complexity. The base is where Naxos shows its true nature, a syrupy blend of tobacco leaf, tonka bean, and vanilla that transforms the fragrance into something gourmand and almost dessert-like. The overall DNA sits squarely in sweet, tobacco-forward territory with enough vanilla and honey to appeal to those who enjoy comfort fragrances. Naxos works best for someone seeking a cozy, indulgent scent that doesn't pretend to be anything other than a treat. It's more suited to cooler months or evenings when gourmand heaviness feels appropriate rather than cloying. The fragrance aligns with The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom sensibilities.
What are the notes in Xerjoff Naxos? +
Top: Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon. Heart: Cashmeran, Cinnamon, Honey, Jasmine Sambac. Base: Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean, Vanilla.
What other fragrances smell like Xerjoff Naxos? +
Based on shared notes, Armaf The Pride (Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Armaf The Pride of Armaf Pour Femme (Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Armaf The Pride of Armaf Pour Homme (Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Bujairami Ride Along Inspired by Le Male Essence de (Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Bergamot), Maison Alhambra Glacier Pour Homme (Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Bergamot) may smell similar to Naxos.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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