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Xeryus Rouge
masculine
Created by Annick Menardo
Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. Xeryus Rouge was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Cactus, Chinese Orange and Tarragon; middle notes are Pimento, African Geranium and Cedar; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk. Xeryus ( named after Greek god) in red version became deeper and more sensual. This is the first oriental perfume for men by Givenchy. Top notes are fresh and green thanks to kumquat, cactus and tarragon. The warm perfumed heart is made of cedar needles, red pimento and African pelargonium, which adds a spicy or even hot nuance to the composition. The base is precious and austere: cedar, sandalwood, white musk, grey amber. The perfume was created by Annick Menardo in 1995.
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Fragrance Notes
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
Community Insights
PositiveBased on 62 community opinions from Reddit
7.5
/ 10 community score
Xeryus Rouge is regarded as an underrated gem by the r/fragrance community with strong performance metrics and an elegant scent progression. Multiple users praise its natural citrus opening, creamy musk development, and impressive longevity of 8-10+ hours, making it a standout choice for special occasions.
Strengths
- Excellent longevity (8-10+ hours)
- Natural citrus opening with smooth musk development
- Above average sillage and projection
- Creamy, soapy dry down with woodsy notes
Weaknesses
- Underrated and flies under the radar
- Discontinued/hard to find vintage bottles
- Limited availability in current market
Best for
Special occasionsHot weather/tropical climatesAll-day wear
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
