Series 3 Incense: Avignon
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2002 | Year | 2023 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Groove Xcape
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Which Should You Buy?
This is *the* reference for a pure Catholic church incense, bar none. It's divisive; some find it a meditative masterpiece, others a dusty, unwearable relic. Performance complaints are consistent, so be prepared to overspray or reapply.
Groove Xcape is a divisive beast, a genuine love-it-or-hate-it scent from Xerjoff that bucks trends. It's a proper niche experience: unique, complex, and probably not for the faint-hearted or those seeking mass appeal. Forget the clubbing marketing; this is an olfactory art piece.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 3% | 4% |
| Floral | 8% | 9% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 3% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 29% | 36% |
| Woody | 14% | 19% |
| Earthy | 17% | 19% |
| Animalic | 6% | 4% |
| Fresh | 14% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its distinctive, churchy incense profile makes it a bold, unique choice, better suited for cooler weather and intimate or formal settings. Many reviews describe it as a 'personal' or 'meditative' scent, worn for oneself or for specific moods rather than daily public wear, especially given its variable projection.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong projection and exceptional longevity, Groove Xcape is a bit much for the office. It excels in cooler weather for dates or formal events where its unique character can shine, and its intense, resinous nature suits a more considered setting than everyday casual wear or sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Balsamic accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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