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Ellipse Eau de Parfum bottle Ellipse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1972 Year 1986
£££££ Price Tier ££
Xeryus Eau de Parfum bottle Xeryus EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Ellipse EDP
A legendary, discontinued chypre that continues to captivate. Ellipse is a rare find, coveted by those who adore its bold, green character and the timeless elegance it exudes. It's a statement scent, pure and simple.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Xeryus EDP
Givenchy Xeryus is a divisive classic. While some pine for the vintage masterpiece and its sophisticated 80s virility, others find newer formulations to be a pale imitation of its former glory. It's a statement scent, not for the faint-hearted, oozing confident green masculinity.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Ellipse EDP
Xeryus EDP

Notes

Accords

Ellipse Xeryus
100%
Woody
87%
93%
Aromatic
100%
52%
Fresh Spicy
75%
61%
Earthy
46%
55%
Green
50%
49%
Citrus
52%
Floral
52%
51%
Mossy
46%
White Floral
45%
Fresh
46%
Woody shared
100%
87%
Aromatic shared
93%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
52%
75%
Earthy shared
61%
46%
Green shared
55%
50%
Citrus shared
49%
52%
52%
51%
White Floral shared
46%
45%
46%

Performance

Ellipse Xeryus
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Ellipse

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its powerful, classic chypre profile and often-noted strong presence, Ellipse is best reserved for formal events or evening wear. It's too assertive for a casual office setting, but perfect for making a sophisticated statement on a date or at a grand occasion.

Xeryus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, long-lasting projection makes it less suitable for office wear, where it might overwhelm. However, its sophisticated and rich character, especially in vintage formulations, makes it a strong choice for formal events and dates, conveying a sense of classic elegance.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, aromatic, earthy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Ellipse EDP
Xeryus EDP
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