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Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia vs Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance

Acqua di Parma Essenza di Colonia and Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Essenza di ColoniaAcqua di Parma20104.3★
82% alikevs
XJ 1861 RenaissanceXerjoff20114.3★

The difference in plain words

Essenza di Colonia and XJ 1861 Renaissance are very similar; both have Bergamot, Petitgrain and Musk. Essenza di Colonia leans more white floral, while XJ 1861 Renaissance leans green. XJ 1861 Renaissance lasts longer; Essenza di Colonia gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingXJ 1861 Renaissance
Stronger projectionXJ 1861 Renaissance
Better perceived valueEssenza di Colonia
More of a night scentEssenza di Colonia

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Essenza di Colonia ● XJ 1861 Renaissance
CitrusAromaticFresh SpicyGreenWhite FloralWoody
Only in Essenza di Colonia: Neroli · Grapefruit · Jasmine · Orange · Mandarin Orange · Vetyver · Rosemary · Oakmoss +2
Only in XJ 1861 Renaissance: Tangerine · Amalfi Lemon · Mint · Virginia Cedar

Community votes

Essenza di Colonia ← · → XJ 1861 Renaissance
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
XJ 1861 Renaissance +10
56
66
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
XJ 1861 Renaissance +7
39
46
Price valueEssenza di Colonia +14
49
35
Night-nessEssenza di Colonia +10
28
18
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine