Decas is the Latin word for ‘decade’, meaning ‘ten’ or a number of ten. For the fragrance Decas from the perfume house Xerjoff in Turin, this means that 10 years after the first appearance of the XJ1861 collection, the collection is now expanding with this fourth fragrance.
The collection was launched in 2011 with the first three fragrances – Renaissance, Naxos and Zefiro – honouring the founding of the Italian Republic in 1861. Now, 160 years of enthusiasm and Italian creativity are reflected in all the fragrances in the XJ1861 collection. The bottles have been decorated in different ways with the colours of the Italian flag.
Decas is a fresh, floral fragrance with contrasting notes of tobacco and tolu balsam. Orange zest shines through at first, but notes of tobacco and tuberose immediately give the fragrance a complex depth. Soft and smoky opoponax warms the heart, while tolu balsam and vanilla provide a lasting and impressive base.
The inspiration
In 1861, the individual states of the Apennine Peninsula united under the leadership of King Victor Emmanuel II to form a united Italy. The young nation had always been home to poets, saints and seafarers who, with their special talent for creativity, shaped Italy's reputation throughout the world. The 150th anniversary of this unification was a very special event for Italy, and Xerjoff honoured it with the launch of the fragrance XJ 1861, which perfectly showcases the artistic heritage of Xerjoff's homeland.
The bottle
A classic shape that stands out thanks to its intricate golden glass engravings. The precious bottle is crowned by the typical golden and very distinctive Xerjoff cap.
The packaging
150 years of enthusiasm and unbridled creativity are reflected in the colours of the Italian flag. These colours are also found in the artistic design of the packaging.
