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Xeryus Rouge
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Xeryus Rouge by Givenchy is an oriental fougère fragrance for men, launched in 1995. The nose behind this composition is Annick Menardo. The top notes are cactus, Chinese orange, and tarragon; the heart notes include Jamaican pepper, African geranium, and cedar; while the base notes consist of sandalwood, cedar, and white musk.
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- Positivo 86%
- Negativo 9.2%
- Neutral 4.6%
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Personal taste, but it’s the best Givenchy has to offer.
I tried it in the 90s; I liked it but didn’t quite get it. Now, with a more refined sense of smell, every time I wear it I feel a magnetic, powerful aura. It makes me feel special when I spray it. The opening is marvelous. It’s warm, provocative, fresh, exotic, youthful, bold, carefree, mysterious, sensual, and one-of-a-kind. Xeryus Rouge, simply unique.
It was my top fragrance of 2005. I got compliments because it’s exquisite and I haven’t found anything similar. I recommend it because it’s already a classic.
I had it in the 2000s; it lasted 7 hours on skin and 12 on clothes, though sometimes it was nose-tiring. Always got compliments from ladies. With care, it lasted over a year with excellent performance. Ideal for cold or temperate climates, like when I went to university in the woods. I tried it a year ago, and now it lasts 4–5 hours, but it’s still perfect compared to today’s perfumes. Blind buy? Absolutely, it smells refined and high quality. Best in temperate or cold weather.
Xeryus Rouge has given me many opportunities, but I haven’t liked it. It’s too eccentric and chaotic. I give credit to Annick for the originality, but that cactus and chili note feels unpleasant to me. It smells weird, like hibiscus with strawberries and spice. Nothing like Xeryus, which is a beauty.
Bought it in 2008 and it’s a masterpiece. My wife loves it; I think it’s unisex. Totally recommended and lasts forever.
I fell in love with Xeryus Rouge without knowing why. Bought it blindly and wanted to experience it in a small ritual. Upon spraying, I felt my nose open up. I detect black pepper with a touch of citrusy green cactus. It’s a juicy, fresh, warm broth—spicy yet sweet. It fits my personality. It’s my jewel, my ruby. I knew I’d like it, but not this much. My signature scent. I love you, Annick Menardo!
I agree with those who love Xeryus Rouge. It’s unique: herbal, citrusy, and perfectly balanced sweetness. I barely detect the cactus, but the overall vibe is elegant and striking. The development is top-notch: spicy black pepper, strong geranium, and a woody base. It’s sensual, clean, and aromatic. Not vulgar; it suits bold or classic styles. Not for daily wear, depends on you. Good projection and longevity, but beware of olfactory fatigue. Try before you buy.
I bought it blindly on discount for the mysterious red bottle. In spring 2019, applying it gave me a warm, nostalgic 90s vibe. At first, I felt dizzy, like with a toxic ex, but then it hooked me with positive thoughts. It’s eccentric, yet I’ve gotten compliments. Starts citrusy, powdery, and Campari-like, ending sweet and refreshing. Lasts well. I’m hunting for the original Art Deco version. Only for those who buy based on personal taste, not trends. Works any season. A 10!
I spent years hating Xeryus Rouge; it gave me nausea and was uncomfortable to wear. But at 31, it’s a different story. It doesn’t smell like soap like Cool Water; I now enjoy its complexity. It’s for classy, mysterious people. I absolutely love it!
This is a true gem at an unbeatable price. The scent I recognize most is the red pepper, I feel a creamy scent that makes me feel it’s unisex. The trail is moderate and feels like a known scent but no, it’s a perfume in decline yet its quality is impressive. In any case, it doesn’t surpass my Terre d’Hermès; I prefer the hardness of the wood, but by god, this little red one is unique…
Fragrance with a distinct top and heart, but it didn’t convince me or stand out. The top smells like very sweet pepper, like you put jam or pepper liquor on yourself. It’s different. Then it becomes more conservative with that classic combination of cedar, sandalwood, and musk that never fails. I never managed to distinctly feel the woody part; it’s there but doesn’t shine because the heart notes cover it up. There’s a pepper note that gives it a spicy touch. It’s sweet and for my nose, it crosses the line from enjoyable to DISGUSTING. Maybe in the dry down it’s more enjoyable, but it becomes just another perfume. Longevity: moderate, no more than 6 hours. Projection: moderate to low with 4 sprays. It persists but fades in the last hour. In Argentina, Givenchy perfumes aren’t cheap. I advise trying it first. Personally, I didn’t like it, due to its excessive sweetness that drills into my nose. I don’t feel it’s masculine, but rather feminine or unisex, except maybe in the final phase where the wood emerges. I don’t consider it elegant or for special occasions. It’s an urban perfume in my humble opinion. I bought it to have something different, but I wouldn’t buy it again. Anyway, I’ll give it many chances until I finish the bottle; maybe some compliment or close encounter will change my olfactory sensitivity.
I got it for $35, bought it blind based on this page’s reference. It’s a good olfactory experience; it reminds me of Woman 360 Red. I don’t know, but I don’t feel quality in this fragrance, or at least not the quality of the other Givenchys I have in my collection, maybe because it’s already 27 years old. I sprayed it and liked the opening quite a bit, but as it dries down, it loses its magic. It also doesn’t have much longevity: I felt it strong for the first two hours, then it started fading. By 6 hours it was very skin-close, and by 8 hours on clothes, I could hardly smell it.
To my nose, predominantly herbal, although most of its declared notes aren’t actually herbs, with a warm touch perhaps due to the pepper (I can’t distinguish it), and a dry down that turns soapy, flawless throughout its development. My brain can’t help associating it with drinks like Bitter Kas (that’s the best description I can come up with). Surprising and atypical, cheeky without losing elegance; I keep it as the undisputed “rascal” of my collection. Subjectively, it seems very versatile, matching all types of outfits, as I associate it with a “playboy” mood, ironic and uninhibited: I don’t care if I wear it with a suit or lumberjack shirts and jeans, as long as I woke up happy and fun.
@zeroka Nothing unisex about it, this fragrance is worn by a girl and people would say it smells like a man. What happens is that it’s very different from the rest of men’s fragrances, which all smell almost the same.
I have the new version (2017-18) and today the vintage with the red art deco bottle arrived. It’s from a 1996 batch, so it’s the original formula. Both are spectacular. The ’96 one starts strong, fruitier and sweeter with that acidic, spicy citrus. It evokes the red. Then it turns powdery, and you notice the cactus and pepper timidly. So original and spectacular. Longevity is above average, though I think the original lasts a bit longer… but I need to test it more. Fortunately, there’s not much difference after reformulations, although I’d a thousand times rather have the rectangular bottle over the expressionless current one. Edit: definitely the vintage is much more long-lasting. With 3 sprays on the neck, it lasted the whole day and the scent is impressive… It’s 10 times cozier. The current one is a good imitation that keeps the nostalgia. Edit 2: I like both (1996 and 2017), both have good longevity (1996 wins by a hair), both are incredible, but ultimately the one I like most is the 2017; they did a very good reformulation in my opinion. I need to try the 2023 one?, but definitely it’s a scent you must try, in any version. Unmatched.
Very good perfume. Recommended for all occasions.
Magnificent, overwhelming, a beast. It captivates from start to finish regarding projection and longevity. Pepper, citrus, musk: a festival of memories. It’s unmistakable from day one. It gives you personality and people constantly ask what you’re wearing. Enjoyable at every level. Highly recommended. It was my perfect perfume from 1998 to approx. 2005. -Immortal -Unique -Out of this world. You must have it…
My first review. I bought it remembering my dad had this fragrance in an art deco bottle, a real marvel. My brother and I used to wear it secretly because the scent was intense. This new version has a simple, boring bottle, and as soon as I sprayed it, I didn’t feel the same scent I had in my mind. I guess it’s the formulation…
I first knew this when I was little, thanks to my older brother. People say it alters pheromones, haha 😂. Women come closer because of the sweet notes (not caramelized), while men look at you weird because you smell different from generic masculine perfumes. Halfway through a gathering, you’re surrounded by girls 😏, while friends talk football in the background… 😂. I think the square bottle version was even more potent…
I bought it, and on the first day I noticed it revolutionized the hormones of the ladies. An unknown woman called me for a job and couldn’t resist; she had to hug me. Haha. Pity I was in a rush; if not, I’d make her triplets.
I certainly wouldn’t recommend buying it blind. It’s an uncommon scent; to me, it’s very creamy and not too masculine, with a slightly dated nuance that doesn’t attract me. The dry-down and the scent on clothes are more pleasant, but you don’t wear perfume just for that. There’s a YouTube reviewer who says it’s extremely attractive to the female public. I have no field data; I wouldn’t even think of wearing it on a date, but I doubt it will make a big impression on most. Let’s not talk about pheromones and perfumery unicorns.
Enchanting and very different from current trends. It’s masculine, versatile, and women love it. Good performance. A perfumery classic you must own. Rating: 8.5/10.
The ‘little red’ old-school Givenchy that sets it apart from everything, especially the Gentleman saga. Xeryus Rouge has a complex scent: bitter fougère, spicy, seasoned, strong, dark, dry, mature, and elegant. It’s not for everyone. It’s nothing modern, commercial, or sweet, nor does it have those current fashion touches. If you’re looking for easy compliments or a standard scent to hit on millennial girls at a club, this isn’t for you. In my opinion, it’s one of the few left that is old-school, different, interesting, and high-quality within commercial perfumery. In fact, it smells quite niche to me. It’s a typical 90s EDT, strong and with personality, for men who weren’t rich, collectors, or cheap guys wearing anything. It’s for guys who wanted to mark their territory with something unique. They say it’s very similar to Davidoff Hot Water, but Davidoff is more commercial, vulgar, softer, and doesn’t last as long. To me, Xeryus Rouge feels like taking the regular Xeryus, with big-scent vibes like Opium Pour Homme, but ‘doping’ it with niche fougère notes of cactus, habanero pepper, and musk that give it a very masculine, fresh-earthly, bitter, and elegant touch, making it unique, seductive, and provocative. Versatile? Depends. In the heat, with Bermuda shorts and flip-flops, better not. Signature scent? Perfect. For brave men with clear ideas, over 35-40, who want to smell different from the crowd just because. Moderate price. 90s-style performance: 7-8 hours without issues, moderate projection of about half a meter for an hour, then personal aura. If you can, buy it with the classic red bottle; it looks better. The new 2023 transparent one is boring and impersonal and has stripped away the red fragrance touch.
Delighted with this wonderful perfume. It’s a scent different from what’s out there now, timeless and extremely versatile. A marvel.
If everything were colors and sensations, this would be one of them. Red, vibrant, spicy, and seductive. A citrus red, fresh and spiced. A true fougère classic. I haven’t heard anything like it; it’s a bold and successful gamble by Givenchy, far from their sweet scents or the overused iris. I knew it as a child, heard it in my teens, and now it’s part of my olfactory memory. It’s a timeless vintage jewel. If you haven’t heard it, you’re missing something unusual with that touch of habanero pepper and cactus that gives it a peculiar vibe. It’s versatile, perfect for a date, a day out, or just for going with your head held high and smelling different. It carries an animal touch but not an invasive one, very personal and intimate. It’s one of those fragrances you want people to smell near your neck to steal a sigh or a smile. It invites flirting. Although it’s French, it reminds me of the personality of a cheerful, charismatic Latino, an extroverted and bold gentleman. I can’t imagine anyone quiet or shy with this. Originality: 10/10, Versatility: 8/10. Price: 9/10. Longevity and projection: 7.5/10 (my bottle is from 2015). Does anyone know how the new transparent bottle is doing in 2023?
A delight, I love it. If only it lasted two hours longer, I wouldn’t have more than sixty perfumes in my closet. Scent: 9.5, performance: 6, value: 8. I’d buy it again without hesitation.
I didn’t know it, picked it up because of the reviews since it’s unconventional. It’s amazing, one of those scents you want to wear all the time. It lasts hours, which is what matters. My only complaint is the projection; I wish it reached further. I’d say it’s my best blind buy.
Hard to explain, but it’s gorgeous. It has both strength and delicacy. It’s not for everyone, so better to try it before spending money. I managed to grab almost four bottles before it was discontinued. In short: it’s sweet, mature, and above all, enchanting.
Hey, Givenchy’s website claims the new Xeryus Rouge bottle preserves the original, unaltered scent. Sounds good, but then the olfactory notes list ‘Aromatic Woody’ with grapefruit and cedar—nothing even remotely close to the original amber fougère, cactus, and pepper! What the hell is going on? They say the packaging is new but the smell is the same, right? I bought the new one online without reading this to see what I’d get. In the end, I returned it unopened and went for the original on eBay at a decent price.
I had a boyfriend (lover in Chile) who used it. I loved it, and he used it only because I would hug his neck to smell it. For me, it’s captivating, as someone reviewed, pheromonal.
I bought it partly for the accessible price in Mexico and because Juan from Huéleme reviewed it highly; I found it interesting that it listed notes like cactus or pepper. The women I’ve asked if they like the scent have commented that it’s an unusual but rich smell. Personally, the aroma changes moderately once atomized on my skin, accentuating the bell pepper note, since it might be the only fragrance that possesses and includes it. I’d like the opportunity to try it in different circumstances to verify the wonders spoken of it. I recommend it as a signature fragrance. Greetings.
I’m going to be unpopular, but… I acquired the new version of this fragrance, the translucent bottle with the white box. I was eager to find myself with it again after so long without seeing or smelling it. Maybe that memory was what failed, but the truth is it wasn’t what I remembered or something I liked. Personally, I see it as a Sculpture version with more woods and fewer citrus notes, but I don’t remember it like that. I understand that the packaging change implied a reformulation or a new reinterpretation. In fact, I haven’t been able to find the pepper… If I compare it to any fragrance, it reminds me of those Jacques Bogart types like Riviera Nights or Arabian Nights. It doesn’t seem like a work of art or unique in its kind, and it seems quite synthetic for what it costs… I don’t know, it’s not the memory I had of it.
If you want to smell different, this is the perfume for you. Prickly cedar with pepper, tarragon, and that cactus note (which I discovered in Bvlgari Man Extreme) make you smell clean and elegant at the same time. The evolution is slow; those three notes last the entire life of the perfume and only in the fourth or fifth hour does the musk take center stage. The opening is overwhelming with great projection, a trail of at least three hours, then it fades until it’s only perceptible at 30 cm. With that opening, you’d think it would be a beast mode in terms of longevity, but no, it dies out by seven or eight hours even on clothes. In a way, this is welcome because it could saturate or tire due to its sharpness. Ideal for the office, sports, or with a suit, all seasons, with some night-time potential. Can get tiring with repeated use, so test it out first.
Stefano Midnight smells very similar. Even though I didn’t live in the eighties, I’m sure it smelled like this. What stands out most is the spice, the orange, and the woods. It’s 100% masculine. It seems like it should last a long time, but it doesn’t go past four hours; it projects well though. It conveys the vibe of a lawyer in a brown suit with dark glasses in the office. Best for wearing in the shade on cool days, afternoons, or evenings. Ideal for those over 45. 5/10.
Lots of pepper and woody notes come through. The quality-to-price ratio is more than decent. It fits perfectly for semi-formal or formal settings.
Not very citrusy, smells like a classic barbershop but less herbal with a sweet touch. Woody notes and a hint of sweetness. Ideal for spring or autumn, not summer, more for the office. Although perfume has no age, it seems to me to be for people over 27; I don’t see it as playful or sexy, but rather sober, clean, and neat.
Years ago I owned this in its original presentation: rectangular bottle, sharp angles, translucent burgundy-crimson color, just like the Xeryus of the time but with a different tone than this relaunch, which is less dark. It was an excellent scent, incredibly potent in the style of back then. It never had extraordinary longevity, but it lasted much longer than the current version. The tarragon was strong, herbal, and spicy, and the woods stood out too. The current version is good but washed out, soft, and faint.
I bought the new version and I’m testing it out; I have the red bottle with the black label, and yes, they took the ‘punch’ out of it. The tarragon is now very soft; before it was what stood out with that sweet, spicy-herbal touch, now it’s finer woods. All to cater to new generations who don’t like this type of fragrance and make it more ‘wearable’. Very bad move, Givenchy.
This fragrance is pure polarity: you either love it or it kills you. I’m in the love camp, even though it’s not for daily wear because it challenges me with a contradictory aromatic blend that’s hard to pinpoint. It’s simply different and that’s what fascinates me; it doesn’t follow trends, it’s unique and divides perfume lovers, which isn’t a bad thing. The opening has style: citrusy, spicy, green, and sweet like a sugary drink, but the real star is undoubtedly that juicy cactus, fresh kumquat, and pink geranium in the heart that emerge quickly. Sounds weird but it works wonders. Over time, the sweetness fades and the musky, rosy, and woody notes take over. It’s unconventional, strong, yet deep and characterful, radiating sensitivity and warmth. For me, Xeryus Rouge embodies a relaxed, uninhibited masculinity: a jaded womanizer who sits down to think but is still charming and sometimes a bit rude. Perfect for those who love oriental scents but are tired of the cloying and generic stuff. Two or three sprays (vintage version) deliver a spice explosion that lasts six hours without overwhelming, though it does feel a bit synthetic. Ideal for feeling carefree.