Xerjoff Naxos vs Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons - Perfume Battle Round 80
Round 80 of the AlHimyan Perfume Battle puts the champion back on the shelf for another defence. Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos arrives with twenty-five straight wins, the longest reign in the history of the tournament. Its challenger is Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons, a dark, leathery oud from the London house founded by perfumer Linda Pilkington.
This is honey against suede. Naxos is a warm, sweet tobacco made to fill a room. Oud Liaisons is drier and more serious: liquorice, lemon and pink pepper up front, then oud and suede, resting on cypriol, patchouli and musk. Both are unisex, both are available at AlHimyan in the UAE, and here is how they compare on verified community data.
The tale of the tape
| Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos | Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Xerjoff (Italy) | Ormonde Jayne (UK) |
| Perfumer | Not credited | Linda Jayne Pilkington |
| Released | 2015 | 2025 (as listed on Parfumo) |
| Family | Sweet, spicy tobacco | Oud, suede, dry woods |
| Worn by | Men and women | Men and women |
| Price at AlHimyan | AED 869 (100 ml) | AED 1,140 |
| Community ratings counted | 13,873 | 27 |
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos: the champion
Naxos belongs to the Xerjoff 1861 collection, a tribute to the unification of Italy, and it remains one of the most loved unisex fragrances on Parfumo. It opens with lavender, bergamot, lemon and Omani frankincense. The heart brings honey, cinnamon and jasmine sambac over a soft cashmere-wood texture.
The dry-down of tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla is warm and creamy without turning sticky. It is refined rather than loud, wears long, and lingers on fabric into the next day.
Community scores (Parfumo): Scent 8.9/10 from 13,873 ratings, Longevity 8.8/10, Sillage 8.5/10, Bottle 9.1/10, Value for money 7.6/10.
Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons: the challenger
Ormonde Jayne is a small London house known for rare raw materials and a quiet, gallery-style approach to luxury. Parfumo lists Oud Liaisons as a 2025 release by founder Linda Jayne Pilkington. It is a recent launch, so the community has not rated it in large numbers yet.
The opening is sharp and spiced: liquorice, lemon, pink pepper and a touch of rose. The heart turns to gaiac wood, oud and suede. The base of cypriol, musk, patchouli and vanilla gives it a dry, smoky and slightly leathery finish. It is a serious oud for people who like their fragrance dark and understated.
Community scores (Parfumo): Scent 8.1/10 from 27 ratings, Longevity 8.2/10, Sillage 7.5/10, Bottle 7.7/10, Value for money 6.5/10. Treat these figures with care: fewer than thirty people have rated it so far.
Head to head
Scent quality. Naxos scores 8.9 across 13,873 ratings. Oud Liaisons scores a strong 8.1, but from only 27 ratings, so the number may still move.
Performance. Longevity is close: 8.8 for Naxos against 8.2. On sillage Naxos leads 8.5 to 7.5, which fits the character of each, a room-filling sweet tobacco against a closer, drier oud.
Value. Naxos again. Parfumo users rate its value 7.6 against 6.5, and at AlHimyan the Naxos bottle carries the lower price.
Presentation. Naxos, 9.1 against 7.7.
The verdict
| Scoring component | Weight | Naxos | Oud Liaisons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parfumo scent score | 60% | 8.90 | 8.10 |
| Longevity | 15% | 8.80 | 8.20 |
| Sillage | 10% | 8.50 | 7.50 |
| Value for money | 15% | 7.60 | 6.50 |
| Final score | Total | 8.65 | 7.82 |
Winner: Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos. The champion sweeps all four categories and takes its twenty-sixth consecutive round, by a margin of 0.83. Oud Liaisons is a promising new oud with a good early score, but Naxos leads every line.
A note on method. Community figures come from Parfumo, fetched on 2 October 2026. Fragrantica's public pages returned an access block, so no Fragrantica score is quoted and its weighting was moved to the Parfumo scent score, as in recent rounds. No figure in this article is estimated.
Which one should you buy?
Buy Naxos if you want a smooth honey-tobacco scent that almost everyone around you will enjoy, from the office to dinner.
Buy Oud Liaisons if you already love oud, want something drier and more private than the usual sweet gourmand, and like being among the first to wear a new release.
How to wear them in the UAE
Naxos is rich, so two sprays are enough: one on the neck and one on the chest or the kandura collar. It suits cooler evenings, air-conditioned majlis gatherings and the winter months from November onwards.
Oud Liaisons works well on evenings and at gatherings, where its suede and smoky oud has room to open. Spray the shirt and the neck, and keep it for after sunset in the warmer months.
Frequently asked questions
What does Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons smell like? Liquorice, lemon, pink pepper and rose on top, gaiac wood, oud and suede in the heart, and cypriol, musk, patchouli and vanilla in the base. It is a dry, smoky, leathery oud.
Who created Oud Liaisons? Parfumo credits Linda Jayne Pilkington, founder of Ormonde Jayne.
Is Oud Liaisons for men or women? It is unisex and worn by both.
Which is better for the UAE heat? Neither is a light summer scent. Both do best in the evening and in air-conditioned rooms, and Naxos is the sweeter, more crowd-pleasing of the two.
How do I order in the UAE? Both are available now at alhimyan.com. Cash on delivery is available across the UAE, delivery is fast, and returns are accepted within seven days.
Shop this round
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos Unisex Eau de Parfum 100 ml
Ormonde Jayne Oud Liaisons Unisex Eau de Parfum
Champion standing after Round 80: Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos, twenty-six straight wins. A new challenger enters next round.