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In search of an Oud fragrance suitable for spring, I strolled through downtown Hamburg and hit the usual suspect perfumeries. That's when I came across "Passionfroudh | Fugazzi."

I had seen the fragrance online a few times but hadn't thought about getting a sample. I sprayed it on a test strip and brought my nose close. Unfortunately, I was already a bit olfactorily fatigued from all the testing that day, which is why the test strip quickly disappeared into my jacket.

Once home, I held the test strip to my nose again - and bam ... in love. This perfect combination of fruit, Oud, and leather. The beautiful passion fruit that stays in the foreground for a long time, but is constantly enveloped by the Oud. Exactly the balance I unfortunately miss in other fragrances like "Oud Maracujá | Maison Crivelli."

Conclusion: You get a great bottle, a cool name, and a top-notch spray head. But more importantly! ... you get an amazing fruity Oud fragrance for spring that is pleasant in H/S but doesn't overwhelm the entire room.

I had my eye on Xerjoff Naxos for a long time and to be honest, I hardly noticed the "hype".

But now to the scent:

Honey (forest honey) and tobacco are clearly in the foreground. But to simply say that it is a classic honey & tobacco scent would not do this classic justice. At first, I always get a slight summer vacation feeling (in winter). In the dry-down, it reveals new facets and gets better and better - softer, more balanced, and more charming. My wife loves it on her and on me.

I find the longevity and sillage good, but in my opinion, it’s not a "beast" as many say.

The packaging and presentation are (as you would expect from Xerjoff) very good and elegant. The bottle is a real eye-catcher.

Absolute recommendation!!!!!!!