Xerjoff 1861 Naxos EDP

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is a honey-and-tobacco fragrance inspired by Sicily, 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 as part of the house’s 1861 collection, a line built around Italian heritage and named for the year of Italy’s unification. Xerjoff itself was founded by Italian entrepreneur Sergio Momo and has built its reputation on artisanal craftsmanship and genuinely premium raw materials, positioning itself firmly in niche perfumery rather than the mass designer space.

Naxos takes its name from the ancient Sicilian city and is built as a tribute to the island — its brand copy describes the fierce, unified spirit of Sicilians past and present, framing the fragrance as both ferocious and gentle. Reviewer consensus backs up the ambition behind that framing. Xerjoff 1861 Naxos regularly appears among the house’s top-selling releases, and it’s frequently discussed by reviewers as a more refined, better-blended alternative to well-known drugstore tobacco-vanilla fragrances, at a genuinely niche price point.

Fragrance Profile

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos opens with a classic, joyous citrus pairing — bergamot and lemon, softened by lavender and lifted by a sharp, spiced edge that keeps the opening from feeling ordinary. As it develops, the heart is where the fragrance genuinely distinguishes itself — a rich, almost chestnut-dark honey emerges, spiced with cinnamon and rounded out by cashmeran and jasmine sambac, preventing the sweetness from becoming syrupy or one-note.

The base settles into tobacco leaf, tonka bean and vanilla — warm, resinous and genuinely luxurious, described by more than one reviewer as smoother and more refined than cheaper tobacco-honey fragrances it’s often compared to.

Top Notes: Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender
Heart Notes: Honey, Cinnamon, Cashmeran, Jasmine Sambac
Base Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Tonka Bean, Vanilla

Reviewer opinion on Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is overwhelmingly positive, though a few long-term wearers note that the sweetness can feel like a lot over time, particularly if you’re not typically drawn to gourmand-leaning fragrances. It’s worth knowing going in that this is a genuinely sweet, honeyed composition rather than a dry, austere tobacco scent.

Who Should Wear 1861 Naxos?

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is marketed and worn as unisex, and its warm honey-tobacco character suits both men and women comfortably. It’s best suited to those who already enjoy sweet, spicy oriental fragrances and want a step up in complexity and refinement from mainstream alternatives. It’s a strong choice for evening wear, colder months, and anyone building a niche fragrance collection who wants a genuinely well-regarded entry point into the Xerjoff house.

Performance and Longevity

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos delivers strong projection and sillage, particularly in the first few hours, before softening into a warm, close, inviting presence. Reviewers consistently praise its longevity as excellent. Two to three sprays on pulse points is a sensible starting point given how well the fragrance projects.

Best Time to Wear 1861 Naxos in Nigeria

Reviewers most often recommend Xerjoff 1861 Naxos for fall and winter, which translates well to Nigeria’s harmattan season, where the honey, tobacco and tonka base has room to develop fully in cool, dry air. It also works for cooler evenings year-round.

Buying 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 drawn to warm, tobacco-honey compositions, Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille EDP is worth comparing, or browse our full range of niche perfumes in Nigeria.

Xerjoff 1861 Naxos is in stock now at Maids Scents.