XJ 1861 Decas
amber up front, then vanilla, settling into citrus.
About
XJ 1861 Decas by Xerjoff is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. XJ 1861 Decas was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Calabrian Mandarin, Tuberose and Tobacco; middle notes are Benzoin, Opoponax and Italian Orris Root; base notes are Resin,…
Nose: Chris Maurice
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Wear Ledger
Opening · mid · drydownOpening· 0–30m
Heart· 2–4h
Drydown· 6h+
Olfactory readout
Accord mixWear intel
Community dataSkin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.
Wardrobe slot fits
Where it belongs- Best summer perfumes — Fresh accord profile fits heat and travel rotation.
- Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
- Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
- Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Before you buy
Wear-tested answersWhat does XJ 1861 Decas smell like?
amber up front, then vanilla, settling into citrus. Dominant accords: amber, vanilla, citrus.
What notes are in XJ 1861 Decas?
Top: Calabrian Mandarin, Tuberose, Tobacco. Heart: Benzoin, Opoponax, Italian Orris Root. Base: Resin, Bourbon Vanilla, Musk.
How long does XJ 1861 Decas last?
Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.
Is XJ 1861 Decas loud?
Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.
What season is XJ 1861 Decas best for?
Spring is the top pick (28%). Fall is second at 28%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.
Day or night for XJ 1861 Decas?
Day wear leads at 56%. Night is a secondary pick at 44%.
Is XJ 1861 Decas for men or women?
Catalog lists it for unisex. On skin, 47% read it as unisex. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.
Who made XJ 1861 Decas?
Composed by Chris Maurice. Released in 2021.
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