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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, it’s the best that exists in Givenchy.
I tried it in the 90s, I liked it but didn’t quite understand it. Now, with a more refined sense of smell, every time I wear it I feel a magnetic and powerful aura. It makes me feel special when I spray it. Its opening is wonderful. It’s warm, provocative, fresh, exotic, young, bold, carefree, mysterious, sensual, and irrepeatable. Xeryus Rouge, simply unique.
It was my top fragrance of 2005. Compliments because it’s exquisite and I haven’t found anything similar. I recommend it because it’s already a classic.
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 those notes of cactus and chilli seem unpleasant to me. It smells odd, like hibiscus with strawberries and spice. Nothing like Xeryus, which is a beauty.
I had it in the 2000s; it lasted 7 hours on skin and 12 on clothes, although sometimes it tired the nose. It always generated compliments from ladies. With care, it lasted me over a year with excellent performance. Ideal for cold or temperate climates, like when I used to go to university in a forest. I tried it a year ago and now it lasts 4 or 5 hours, but it’s still perfect compared to current perfumes. Buy blindly? Of course, it smells fine and has quality. The best time is temperate or cold weather.
I fell for Xeryus Rouge without knowing why. I bought it blindly and wanted to smell it in a small ceremony. Upon spraying, I felt my nose open up. I detect bell pepper and a touch of citrusy, green cactus. It’s a juicy broth, fresh and warm, spicy and sweet. It fits my personality. It’s my jewel, my ruby. I knew I’d like it, but not that much. My personal fragrance. I love you, Annick Menardo!
I agree with those who love Xeryus Rouge. It’s unique: herbal with citrus and a measured sweetness. I detect the cactus little, but the overall effect is elegant and striking. The development is top: spicy bell pepper, strong geranium, and woody base. It’s sensual, clean, and aromatic. It’s not vulgar; it allows for risky or classic styles. Not for daily use, depends on the wearer. Projection and longevity are good, but beware of olfactory fatigue. Try it before buying.
I bought it in 2008 and it’s a marvel. My wife loves it; I think it’s unisex. Totally recommended and lasts a very long time.
I bought it blindly on a discount, drawn by the mysterious red bottle. In spring 2019, upon application, I felt a warmth and a nostalgic scent from the 90s. At first, I felt dizzy, like with a toxic girlfriend, but then it captivated me with positive thoughts. Although it’s eccentric, I’ve received compliments. It smells citrusy, powdery, and like Campari at first, then sweet and refreshing at the end. Lasts well. I’m looking for the original art deco version. Only for those who buy based on personal taste, not fashion. Suitable for any season. A 10!
I spent years hating Xeryus Rouge; it gave me nausea and was uncomfortable to wear. But at 31, it’s different now. It doesn’t smell like soap like Cool Water; I now enjoy its complexity. It’s for people with class and mystery. I absolutely love it!
This is a real gem at an unbeatable price. The scent I recognise 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’Hermes, I prefer the hardness of the wood, but by god this little red one is unique…
To my nose, predominantly herbaceous, 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, impeccable 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 ‘rogue’ of my collection. Subjectively, I find it very versatile, combining with all types of outfits, as I associate it with a ‘rogue’ mood, ironic and uninhibited: I don’t care if I wear it with a suit or lumberjack shirts and jeans, as long as I’ve woken up happy and fun.
A fragrance with a distinct top and heart, but it didn’t convince me or stand out. The top smells like very sweet pepper, as if you’d put jelly or pepper liqueur on yourself. It’s distinct. Then it becomes more conservative with that classic combination of cedar, sandalwood, and musk which never fails. I never managed to feel the woody part clearly; it’s there but doesn’t quite 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 goes over the limit, from enjoyable to DISGUSTING. Perhaps 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 then 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 grates on my olfactory nerves. I don’t feel it’s masculine, but rather feminine or unisex, except perhaps 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; one of these days some compliment or close encounter might change my olfactory sensitivity.
I got it for $35, bought it blind based on the reference on this page. It’s a good olfactory experience, 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 Givenchy ones I have in my collection, perhaps because it’s already 27 years old. I put it on and I liked the top quite a bit, but as it dries down it loses its magic. It doesn’t have much longevity either: 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 it was barely noticeable.
@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 1996 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. As original as it is spectacular. Longevity is above average, though I think the original lasts a bit longer… but I need to test it further. Fortunately, there isn’t much difference after the reformulations, although I’d prefer the rectangular bottle over the expressionless current one. Edit: definitely the vintage is much more long-lasting. With three sprays on the neck, it lasted all day and the scent is impressive… It’s 10 times cozier. The current one is a good imitation that maintains 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’ve done 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 use at any time.
Magnificent, overwhelming, a beast. It captivates from start to finish regarding projection and longevity. Pepper, citrus, musk: a festival of memories. It’s perfectly noticeable from one day to the next. It gives you personality and people constantly ask what you’re wearing. Enjoyable on every level. Highly recommended. It was my perfect perfume from 1998 to approx. 2005. -Immortal -Unique -Out of this world. You must have it…
I first encountered this when I was young, thanks to my older brother. They say it alters pheromones, haha 😂. Women are drawn in by the sweet notes (not caramelised), while men give you a strange look because you smell different from the generic masculine perfume crowd. By the middle of a gathering, you’re surrounded by girls 😏, while friends chat about football in the background… 😂. I reckon the square bottle version was even more potent…
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 tremendous. This new version has a simple, let’s say boring, bottle, and as soon as I applied it, I didn’t feel the same scent I had stored in my mind. I imagine it’s the formulation…
I bought it and on the first day I noticed it revolutionises women’s hormones. An unknown woman who called me for a job couldn’t resist and had to hug me. Haha. Pity I was in a rush, if only I could make her triplets.
I certainly wouldn’t recommend buying it blind. It’s an uncommon scent; to me, it seems 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 one doesn’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 think of taking it on a date, but I doubt it will make a great impression on most. Let’s not talk about the topic of pheromones and perfumery unicorns.
The ‘little red’ old school Givenchy that sets it apart from everything, especially the Gentleman saga. Xeryus Rouge has a complicated scent: bitter fougère, spicy, spiced, 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 pick up girls in a club with millennials, this isn’t for you. In my opinion, it’s one of the few left of old school, different, interesting, and of quality within commercial perfumery. In fact, I smell it quite often as niche. It’s a typical 90s EDT, strong and with personality, for men who weren’t rich, collectors, or cheap types who wore 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 the Davidoff is more commercial, vulgar, softer, and doesn’t last as long. To me, this Xeryus Rouge seems like taking the normal Xeryus, with big-scent styles like Opium Pour Homme, but ‘doping’ it with niche fougère notes of cactus, cayenne 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, in bermudas and flip-flops, better not. Signature scent? Perfect. For brave men with clear ideas, over 35-40 years old, who want to smell different from the crowd just because. Moderate price. 90s-style performance: 7-8 hours without problems, moderate trail of about half a metre 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 taken away the red fragrance touch.
Enchanting and very different from current trends. It’s masculine, versatile, and women love it. It has good performance. A classic of perfumery that you should have. Rating: 8.5/10.
Delighted with this wonderful perfume. It’s a scent different from what’s around at the moment, timeless and extremely versatile. A marvel.
If everything were colours and sensations, this is one of them. Red, vibrant, spicy, and seductive. A citrus red, fresh and spiced. A proper classic fougère. I haven’t heard anything like it; it’s a bold and successful gamble by Givenchy, far from their sugary 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 of it, you’re missing something unusual with that touch of cayenne pepper and cactus that gives it a peculiar air. It’s versatile, perfect for a date, a day out in the country, or simply to go with your trousers on and smell 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 Latin, an extroverted and daring 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 going in 2023?
A delight, I love it. If only it lasted two hours more, I wouldn’t have more than sixty perfumes in my wardrobe. Scent: 9.5, performance: 6, value for money: 8. I’d buy it again without a doubt.
I didn’t know it, I picked it up because of the reviews as it’s out of the ordinary. It’s tremendous, one of those that makes you want to wear it all the time. It lasts for hours, which is what counts. My only complaint is the trail; I’d like it to reach further. I’d say it’s my best blind buy.
It’s hard to explain, but it’s gorgeous. It has strength and delicacy at the same time. It’s not for everyone, so better to try it before spending the money. I already bought almost four bottles before they took it off the market. In short: it’s sweet, mature, and, above all, enchanting.
Look, on the Givenchy website they promise that the new Xeryus Rouge bottle preserves the original, unaltered fragrance. Sounds great, but then the olfactory notes list ‘Aromatic Woody’ with grapefruit and cedar, which have nothing to do with the original amber fougère, cactus, and pepper! What on earth is going on? They say the packaging is new but the scent is the same, or isn’t it? 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 good price.
I bought it partly for the accessible price in Mexico and because Juan from Huéleme highly recommended it; I found the inclusion of notes like cactus or black pepper interesting. The women I’ve asked if they like the scent have commented that it’s an unusual but rich smell. Personally, the fragrance changes moderately once sprayed on my skin, accentuating the black pepper note, perhaps because it’s the only fragrance I own that includes it. I would like the opportunity to try it in different circumstances to verify the wonders spoken of it. I recommend it as a signature fragrance. Best wishes.
I had a boyfriend (lover in Chile) who used it. I loved it, and he used it only because I’d hug his neck to smell it. For me, it’s captivating, as someone reviewed, almost pheromonal.
I’m going to be unpopular, but… I acquired the new version of this fragrance, the one with the translucent bottle and white box. I was eager to meet her again after so long without seeing or smelling her. Perhaps that memory was what failed, but the truth is it wasn’t what I remembered, nor something I liked. Personally, I see it as a version of Sculpture with more woods and fewer citrus notes, but I didn’t remember it like that. I understand that the change in packaging implied a reformulation or a new reinterpretation. In fact, I haven’t been able to find the black pepper… If I were to compare it to another fragrance, I’d say it reminds me of those by Jacques Bogart, 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 fragrance for you. Spiky cedar with black 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 centre 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 might think it would be a beast mode in terms of longevity, but no, it dies out even on clothes after seven or eight hours. In a way, this is a relief because it could otherwise become overpowering or tiring due to the spiciness. Ideal for the office, sport, or with a suit, all seasons, with some nocturnal quality. With repeated use, it can become tiring, so please test it first.
Stefano Midnight smells very similar. Although I didn’t live through the eighties, I’m certain it smelled just 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; however, the projection is excellent. It conveys the vibe of a lawyer in a coffee suit and dark glasses in the office. Best for wearing in the shade on fresh days, afternoons, or evenings. Ideal for those over 45. 5/10.
The pepper and woody notes come through strongly. The quality-price ratio is excellent. It goes perfectly with semi-formal or formal settings.
Slightly citrusy, it smells like a classic barbershop but less herbal with a sweet touch. Notes of wood and a hint of sweetness. Ideal for spring or autumn, not for summer, more suited to the office. Although the perfume has no age, I feel it’s 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 packaging: a rectangular bottle with sharp angles, featuring a translucent deep burgundy-red hue, similar to the Xeryus of that era but with a different tone than this relaunch, which is less dark. It was an excellent fragrance, incredibly potent in the style of the time. It never had extraordinary longevity, but it lasted much longer than the current version. The tarragon was strong, herbal, and spicy, with the woody notes also standing out. The current version is pleasant but washed-out, soft, and faint.
I bought the new version and am currently testing it; I have the red bottle with the black label and yes, the ‘punch’ has been taken out. The tarragon is now very soft; previously it stood out with that sweet, spicy herbal note, whereas 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 disappointing, Givenchy.
This fragrance is pure polarity: you either love it or it kills you. I’m one of those who adores it, though not for daily wear, as it really puts me to the test with a contradictory aromatic blend that’s hard to pin down. It’s simply different and that’s why I’m fascinated; it doesn’t follow trends, it’s unique and divides perfume lovers, which isn’t a bad thing. The opening has style: citrus, 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. It sounds odd but works brilliantly. Over time, the sweetness recedes and the musky, pink and woody notes take centre stage. It’s unconventional, strong, yet deep and characterful, radiating sensitivity and warmth. For me, Xeryus Rouge embodies a relaxed, uninhibited masculinity: a jaded womaniser sitting down to think, yet charming and occasionally losing his manners. Ideal for those who love the oriental but are tired of the cloying and generic. Two or three sprays (vintage version) deliver a spice explosion that lasts six hours without overwhelming, though slightly synthetic. Perfect for feeling carefree.