Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance: released in 2011, citrus, green and aromatic, about 7h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 5/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance dupe we found is Nuancielo Italian Soul — 89% match, about $30 (estimate) versus about $120 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuancielo Italian Soul | 89% | about $30* (−75%) | 6h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Granado Folha de Laranjeira | 84% | about $20 (300 ml) | 4h vs 7h | 4/10 |
| 3 | Argos Neptune's Trident | 77% | about $20* (−83%) | 6h vs 7h | 5/10 |
| 4 | Bois 1920 Scorzaforza | 81% | about $60* (−50%) | 5h vs 7h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Sapientiae Niche Fortuna | 80% | about $65 (−46%) | 8h vs 7h | 6/10 |
Captures the vibrant, sun-drenched citrus and aromatic green character of Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance with impressive clarity and a refreshing, long-lasting finish.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, opens on Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine and Petitgrain too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 133 community ratings.
A bright and uplifting composition that mirrors the zesty citrus and green petitgrain profile found in Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and green accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, opens on Petitgrain and Bergamot too, lasts about 4h against 7h and carries 218 community ratings.
Shares a similar bright, citrus-heavy opening that transitions into a clean, aromatic heart reminiscent of the Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance experience.
It shares its citrus, white floral and aromatic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 326 community ratings.
This fragrance leans into the same sparkling citrus and aromatic woody territory as Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, offering a crisp and sophisticated experience.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, opens on Petitgrain and Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 93 community ratings.
Evokes the fresh, aromatic, and citrus-forward spirit of Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance with a clean, musky dry-down that feels very familiar.
It shares its citrus, green and aromatic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance, opens on Tangerine and Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 7h and carries 77 community ratings.
Argos Neptune's Trident, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance.
Sapientiae Niche Fortuna, at about 8h on skin, against about 7h for Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance.
Nuancielo Italian Soul, at 89% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance itself sells from £318.99 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Nuancielo Italian Soul saves you about $135 a year against Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Sapientiae Niche Fortuna (8.1h) — 1 of 5.
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-22.