Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro: released in 2015, warm spicy, aromatic and amber, about 8h on skin, projection 8/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro dupe we found is The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense — 85% match, about $65 (estimate) versus about $250 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense | 85% | about $65* (−74%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Le Couvent Maison de Parfum Heliaca | 82% | about $80 (−68%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Loewe 7 | 78% | about $95* (−62%) | 7h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Comme des Garcons | 77% | about $125 (−50%) | 7h vs 8h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Balmain Beauty Carbone de Balmain | 74% | about $50 (−80%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
Shares a deep, resinous incense character reminiscent of Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, offering a similarly sophisticated and balsamic woody experience.
It shares its amber, smoky and woody accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 550 community ratings.
Evokes the warm, spicy, and resinous atmosphere found in XJ 1861 Zefiro, focusing on a smooth blend of woods and incense.
It lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 284 community ratings.
Features a prominent incense note that aligns with the smoky, aromatic profile of XJ 1861 Zefiro, providing a similarly bold and spicy presence.
It shares its amber, woody and smoky accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 2,856 community ratings.
Captures the dry, spicy, and incense-heavy essence of XJ 1861 Zefiro, leaning into a more minimalist and meditative woody composition.
It shares its warm spicy, amber and aromatic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 1,013 community ratings.
Offers a dark, woody, and slightly spicy profile that sits in the same family as XJ 1861 Zefiro, emphasizing a grounded, earthy incense.
It shares its amber, aromatic and balsamic accords with Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 597 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Balmain Beauty Carbone de Balmain, at about $50 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 80% less than Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro.
Comme des Garcons, at about 7h on skin, against about 8h for Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro.
The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense, at 85% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Merchant of Venice Mystic Incense saves you about $270 a year against Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro. 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, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons comes closest at 7.4h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Zefiro notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-09.