Calandre Eau de Parfum bottle Calandre
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
1969 Year 1986
££ Price Tier ££
Xeryus Eau de Parfum bottle Xeryus

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Calandre
This isn't just a perfume, it's a personality. Calandre is your elegant, no-nonsense pal for spring and summer, delivering a smooth, metallic rose that's often compared to - and sometimes preferred over - the iconic Rive Gauche. It's a timeless classic that holds its own, though some find modern iterations fall short of its original glory.
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Our Verdict - Xeryus
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 9%
Floral 29% 20%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 19% 18%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 3% 13%
Woody 14% 21%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 7% 8%
Fresh 23% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Calandre EdP
Xeryus EdP

Notes

Accords

Calandre Xeryus
100%
Green
50%
65%
Aromatic
100%
91%
Aldehydic
75%
Woody
87%
86%
Fresh
46%
81%
Rose
79%
Earthy
46%
66%
Fresh Spicy
75%
74%
White Floral
45%
67%
Floral
52%
Citrus
52%
Green shared
100%
50%
Aromatic shared
65%
100%
91%
Woody shared
75%
87%
Fresh shared
86%
46%
81%
Earthy shared
79%
46%
Fresh Spicy shared
66%
75%
White Floral shared
74%
45%
Floral shared
67%
52%
52%

Performance

Calandre Xeryus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Calandre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its clean, fresh character and aldehydic uplift make it excellent for office wear, while its decent longevity and moderate projection still allow it to feel pulled-together for casual outings and semi-formal events. The 'easy-going' yet 'classy' feel noted by reviewers confirms its versatility across various everyday occasions.

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

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
89%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Green, Fresh, Earthy accords and Bergamot, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Calandre
Xeryus
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