Fragrance comparison

Aeroplane vs XJ 1861 Renaissance

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 4,688 ratings analysed

Aeroplane

Detaille

4.06151 votes

Rank #16,263 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

XJ 1861 Renaissance

Xerjoff

4.304,537 votes

Rank #661 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XJ 1861 Renaissance takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aeroplane
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XJ 1861 Renaissance
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Aeroplane2/7

XJ 1861 Renaissance5/7

Ratings & consensus: XJ 1861 Renaissance
Community sentiment: XJ 1861 Renaissance
Longevity: XJ 1861 Renaissance
Sillage & projection: XJ 1861 Renaissance
Value for money: Aeroplane
Versatility: Aeroplane
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: XJ 1861 Renaissance

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AeroplaneDetaille

XJ 1861 RenaissanceXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 59%Had 9%Want 33%

4.30/ 5 · 4,537 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

151 votes

56%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

4,537 votes

Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityXJ 1861 Renaissance

SillageXJ 1861 Renaissance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value35

Category winnerAeroplaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

mossy53%

earthy42%

citrus100%

green86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

woody44%

white floral30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilMint

Base4-6 hrs

oak mossPatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

MintLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVirginia CedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Mint. Durations are only published for Aeroplane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall52

Winter24

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAeroplaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Work 40%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex46

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews208

Category winnerXJ 1861 RenaissanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Aeroplane delivers an authentic splash of classic French perfumery built around crisp Amalfi lemon, bergamot, and petitgrain. You get an immediate burst of sour citrus rind that cuts clean through morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening eases into a cool green heart of fresh garden basil an…

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XJ 1861 Renaissance opens with a blast of crisp Amalfi lemon, sharp bergamot, and bitter petitgrain. As the bright initial citrus punch settles, garden mint and Bulgarian rose emerge over a dry down of Virginia cedar and chalky musk. Designed for warm summer afternoons and bright spring days, it offers a refreshing ta…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aeroplane or XJ 1861 Renaissance?

XJ 1861 Renaissance takes 5 of 7 categories. Aeroplane is rated 4.06/5 from 151 votes; XJ 1861 Renaissance is rated 4.30/5 from 4,537 votes. Choose Aeroplane for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose XJ 1861 Renaissance for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aeroplane or XJ 1861 Renaissance?

XJ 1861 Renaissance lasts longest (XJ 1861 Renaissance 73/100, Aeroplane 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aeroplane or XJ 1861 Renaissance?

XJ 1861 Renaissance projects furthest (XJ 1861 Renaissance 60/100, Aeroplane 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aeroplane and XJ 1861 Renaissance smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Mint.

Is Aeroplane or XJ 1861 Renaissance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aeroplane is the stronger pick. For winter, Aeroplane is the stronger pick. Aeroplane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aeroplane and XJ 1861 Renaissance?

Aeroplane has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil and Mint, a base of oak moss and Patchouli. XJ 1861 Renaissance has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mint, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Amber.