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    Quetzaly vs. XJ 1861 Zefiro

    Quetzaly by Daniel Josier bottle

    Quetzaly

    Daniel Josier
    Eau de Parfum2019
    Very similar
    New comparison

    XJ 1861 Zefiro rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Quetzaly vs. XJ 1861 Zefiro
    QuetzalyXJ 1861 Zefiro
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum—
    Launched20192015
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDaniel JosierMathieu Nardin
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Quetzaly

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Woody
    Green
    Citrus
    Balsamic
    Smoky
    Powdery

    XJ 1861 Zefiro

    Warm Spicy
    Amber
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Smoky
    Cinnamon
    Balsamic
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    ChiliAvocadoLime
    Elemi ResinWhite WineArtemisiaBergamot
    Heart
    IncenseDahliaCopal
    CardamomCinnamonCarnationIris
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarMusk
    IncenseWoody NotesAmberHoney

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Quetzaly vs. XJ 1861 Zefiro
    QuetzalyXJ 1861 Zefiro
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Quetzaly earns its smoke. The avocado creaminess, the chili heat riding the citrus, the way it breathes smoke without ever becoming a campfire. It's a fragrance that builds complexity over time.Quetzaly
    Zefiro is not subtle. The wine must and davana opening hits with immediate conviction, and the oud-frankincense drydown demands attention long after application.XJ 1861 Zefiro