Xerjoff Naxos vs Le Labo Jasmin 17 - Perfume Battle Round 102
Round 102 of the AlHimyan Perfume Battle puts a niche gourmand against one of the best-known white florals of the modern niche scene. Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos is still the champion and arrives with forty-seven straight wins, the longest reign in the tournament's history. Its challenger is Le Labo Jasmin 17, the 2006 eau de parfum composed by Maurice Roucel and part of Le Labo's core collection.
Good news for the scorecard: Fragrantica was reachable today, so this round uses the full five-factor formula again, with Fragrantica and Parfumo community ratings side by side.
The tale of the tape
| Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos | Le Labo Jasmin 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Xerjoff (Italy) | Le Labo (New York) |
| Perfumer | Not credited | Maurice Roucel |
| Released | 2015 | 2006 |
| Family | Sweet spicy gourmand, honey and tobacco | White floral, citrus and musk |
| Listed for | Women and men | Women and men |
| Fragrantica rating | 4.49 / 5 (21,717 votes) | 3.89 / 5 (1,305 votes) |
| Parfumo scent rating | 8.9 / 10 (14,147 ratings) | 7.3 / 10 (136 ratings) |
Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos: the champion
Naxos belongs to the Xerjoff 1861 collection, a tribute to Sicily. Parfumo lists its top notes as lavender, bergamot, lemon and Omani frankincense. The heart brings honey, cinnamon, jasmine sambac and soft cashmere wood, and the base of tobacco, tonka bean and vanilla stays warm and creamy without turning sticky. Parfumo members still rank it number one among all unisex perfumes.
Community scores: Fragrantica 4.49/5 from 21,717 votes. Parfumo scent 8.9/10 from 14,147 ratings, longevity 8.8, sillage 8.5, bottle 9.1, value for money 7.6.
Le Labo Jasmin 17: the challenger
Like every Le Labo scent, Jasmin 17 is named after its signature material and the number of ingredients in the formula. Maurice Roucel built it in 2006 around jasmine and orange blossom, brightened with neroli, bitter orange and litsea cubeba, and softened with musk, vanilla, amber, palmarosa and sandalwood. Fragrantica describes it as a floral woody musk and lists its main accords as white floral, citrus, fresh, powdery and green. The result is a clean, luminous jasmine rather than a heavy, indolic one.
Community scores: Fragrantica 3.89/5 from 1,305 votes. Parfumo scent 7.3/10 from 136 ratings, longevity 6.5, sillage 6.2, bottle 6.7, value for money 5.0.
Notes side by side
| Naxos | Jasmin 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Lavender, bergamot, lemon, Omani frankincense | Neroli, bitter orange, litsea cubeba |
| Heart | Honey, cinnamon, cashmere wood, jasmine sambac | Jasmine, orange blossom, palmarosa |
| Base | Tobacco, tonka bean, vanilla | Musk, vanilla, amber, sandalwood |
| Main accords | Sweet, spicy, gourmand, creamy, citrus | White floral, citrus, fresh, powdery, green |
Parfumo lists the notes of Jasmin 17 as one flat list without a pyramid, so the opening, heart and base split above follows the usual role of each material. The two perfumes meet in two places: both carry jasmine, and both finish with vanilla. Naxos uses its jasmine as a supporting accent under honey and tobacco, while in Jasmin 17 the flower is the whole story.
The scorecard
| Category | Weight | Naxos | Jasmin 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fragrantica rating (converted to 10) | 35% | 8.98 | 7.78 |
| Parfumo scent rating | 25% | 8.9 | 7.3 |
| Longevity (Parfumo) | 15% | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Sillage (Parfumo) | 10% | 8.5 | 6.2 |
| Value for money (Parfumo) | 15% | 7.6 | 5.0 |
| Final score | Total | 8.68 | 6.89 |
Naxos leads every category. The biggest gaps are longevity, where Parfumo members rate it 2.3 points higher, and value for money, where Jasmin 17 scores only 5.0 from a fairly small group of 60 voters. Jasmin 17 holds up best on Fragrantica, where 1,305 voters give it a respectable 3.89.
The verdict
Winner: Xerjoff XJ 1861 Naxos, 8.68 to 6.89. With a margin of 1.79, Naxos takes its forty-eighth straight win. Jasmin 17 is a beautifully made, clean jasmine with a loyal following, but it is a quiet skin scent by design and was never meant to compete with a rich gourmand on projection or staying power.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Naxos if you want a refined, honeyed and smoky scent that leaves a warm trail and suits formal wear, cool evenings and majlis gatherings. It is the richer and more noticeable of the two, and it works for men and women.
Choose Jasmin 17 if you love jasmine but find most jasmine perfumes too heavy. Its citrus and orange blossom keep it bright, its musk keeps it close and soft, and it suits daytime, the office and anyone who prefers a scent that is noticed only up close.
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How to wear them in the UAE
Naxos is happiest from October to March. Its honey and tobacco can feel heavy in midday summer heat, so in warmer months keep it for air-conditioned evenings and apply two or three sprays to the chest and neck. Jasmin 17 works all year: its neroli and bitter orange opening feels fresh in warm weather. Because it sits close to the skin, spray it on pulse points and lightly on clothing or hair to help it last.
Layering tip: Naxos sits well over a plain oud or amber oil for a richer evening trail. Jasmin 17 pairs naturally with a white musk or a light sandalwood oil, which adds depth without hiding its clean floral character.
Frequently asked questions
Who created Le Labo Jasmin 17?
Parfumo credits perfumer Maurice Roucel. The fragrance was released in 2006.
What does the 17 in the name mean?
Le Labo names each perfume after its main material and the number of ingredients in its formula, so Jasmin 17 is a jasmine scent built from 17 ingredients.
Is Jasmin 17 for women or men?
Both Fragrantica and Parfumo list it for women and men. Naxos is also listed for women and men.
Which smells sweeter?
Naxos, clearly. Honey, tonka bean and vanilla make it a gourmand. Jasmin 17 has a touch of vanilla in the base but reads as a fresh floral musk.
Which lasts longer?
Parfumo members rate Naxos much higher for longevity, 8.8 against 6.5 for Jasmin 17. Results on your own skin will vary with climate and how much you apply.
How do delivery and returns work?
Please read our shipping policy and refund policy for the current terms.
Scores are community ratings read from Fragrantica and Parfumo on 30 October 2026. The champion stays on for Round 103 tomorrow.