Givenchy
Xeryus Rouge
Xeryus Rouge is a noble and enveloping woody fragrance signed Givenchy. It opens on cactus, grapefruit and juniper, reveals rosemary, geranium and carnation at its heart and rests on a base of sandalwood, cedar and guaiac wood.
Main accords
Pyramid & evolution
Unofficial sources Data drawn from unofficial sources, not from the house: this pyramid (like the year and gender shown) may contain discrepancies.
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Opening First minutes
Cactus · Grapefruit · Juniper
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Heart ~30 min to 2 h
Rosemary · Geranium · Carnation
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Base Several hours
Sandalwood · Cedar · Guaiac wood
Top notes
Base notes
What its composition says
- 3 materials on top, 3 in the heart, 3 in the base: the three stages are of comparable size.
- Cactus: a niche material, declared by only 3 of the 1,980 perfumes analysed in the catalogue.
- Sandalwood: conversely, a material of the common core — 29% of the catalogue contains it.
- Woody, aromatic, floral and citrus: 4 registers of raw materials share its palette, with woody supplying 3 of 9.
Frequencies measured on the Olfact catalogue only.
Scent profile
Estimates derived from the composition — not measured.
Wear time
Moderate
5 to 7 h estimated on skin
Projection
Moderate
noticeable at arm’s length
Ideal seasons
Time of day
Versatile, from mid-season to sunny days (15–25 °C / 59–77 °F).
Ideal occasions
- Office & everyday Measured enough not to overwhelm a closed space or a meeting.
Strengths
- Great versatility: goes from the office to dinner without a false note.
The success of Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy comes down to its versatility: an easy-going signature that finds its place from morning to night without ever clashing.
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