
Hidden Accords captures the warm, spiced floral character of Naxos with a respectable interpretation of the jasmine-cinnamon-honey heart and creamy vanilla-tonka base. However, the clone tends to soften the tobacco leaf presence and may lack some of the original's complexity in the opening citrus-lavender accord, resulting in a slightly more linear progression.
Dua's version typically exhibits shorter longevity and reduced sillage compared to the original Xerjoff composition, with the tobacco and spice elements being less pronounced in the mid-development. The overall character is somewhat sweeter and less nuanced, particularly in the interplay between cinnamon and tobacco leaf.