Renaissance is one of the most realistic citrus perfumes I’ve ever come across. It opens with a burst of juicy, vibrant lemon combined with a sharp and tangy mint before being joined by beautifully fresh and green notes of tangerine, bergamot and petitgrain. The heart has a slight sweet and musky floral touch from lily of the valley and rose, before drying down to a base of musk and cedar. This scent smells like a minty citrus cocktail on the Italian coast. It’s fresh, vibrant, zesty and sharp all while being perfectly blended and appealing. The lemon in here is gorgeous and one of my favourite lemon notes around - Xerjoff really gave this fragrance a summery Italian shine. Im usually not a fan of mint in perfume, sometimes it can come off too abrasive or toothpaste-like. But the mint in here is such high quality and perfectly balanced that I just love it. Renaissance is simply a fabulous summer fragrance, one of my all time favourites.