Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is an opulent tobacco honey fragrance built around bergamot, cinnamon and vanilla, and Maids Scents carries the authentic Eau de Parfum with delivery across Nigeria and beyond.
What is Xerjoff 1861 Naxos?
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos launched in 2015, part of Xerjoff’s 1861 collection, a line whose name references the year of Italian unification. Xerjoff itself is a genuine Italian luxury house founded by entrepreneur Sergio Momo in Turin, and Naxos specifically stands as the brand’s tribute to Sicily, its beauty, warmth and Mediterranean spirit.
That heritage-driven storytelling runs through the whole 1861 collection, with each fragrance in the line built around a specific region or moment worth commemorating rather than simply chasing a passing trend.
Fragrance Profile
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos opens with lavender, bergamot and lemon, bright and calming, giving a classic, airy Mediterranean citrus first impression before the richer notes underneath begin to emerge.
As it develops, the heart brings in honey, cinnamon, cashmeran and jasmine sambac, warm and richly spiced. More than one reviewer directly compares this stage to Guerlain’s beloved Pure Havane, though several feel Naxos ultimately delivers a smoother, more refined version of that same tobacco-honey territory.
The base settles into tobacco leaf, tonka bean and vanilla, sweet and resinous, closing out a dry-down more than one reviewer describes as genuinely intoxicating, though one detailed reviewer amusingly notes an unexpected touch of play-doh in the mix that they can’t quite explain.
Top Notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon
Heart Notes: Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmeran, Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
It’s worth being honest that a small number of reviewers find the composition a touch too sweet or too airy for their taste, though the overwhelming majority describe it as a genuine compliment magnet, with more than one wearer noting it reads noticeably more masculine than its sweetness might suggest.
Who Should Wear Xerjoff 1861 Naxos?
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos suits anyone who loves warm tobacco and honey fragrances with genuine sophistication rather than a simple, one-note gourmand. It’s a strong pick for a considered gift, or for anyone comparing niche-tier tobacco fragrances against more accessible alternatives before committing to a full bottle.
Given how often it’s mentioned alongside more affordable tobacco-honey fragrances, it’s also a genuinely useful reference point for customers exploring where their budget sits within that wider style.
Performance and Longevity
Performance is genuinely excellent, with multiple sources describing strong projection and sillage particularly in the first few hours, gradually softening into a warm, inviting skin scent that several long-time wearers specifically praise for its superb longevity.
Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given how strongly this fragrance is reported to perform.
Best Time to Wear Xerjoff 1861 Naxos in Nigeria
Most sources agree Xerjoff 1861 Naxos suits fall and winter best, which maps naturally onto Nigeria’s harmattan season, where cooler, drier air lets the honey, tobacco and vanilla base fully develop, though it remains versatile enough for cooler evenings year-round.
Buying Xerjoff 1861 Naxos From Maids Scents
Every Xerjoff bottle we stock, including 1861 Naxos, comes from verified suppliers, so what you receive matches what you’d get through an authorised Xerjoff retailer.
We deliver across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Kano, Enugu, Benin City and the rest of Nigeria, and we ship internationally for orders placed from outside the country.
You can read more about the fragrance on the official Xerjoff website.
If you’re exploring more of the Xerjoff collection, Xerjoff Erba Pura is worth comparing, or browse our full range of unisex perfumes in Nigeria.
Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is in stock now at Maids Scents.
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