Xeryus Rouge Eau de Toilette vs CCXII Eau de Parfum
Xeryus Rouge EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 1995 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
CCXII EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
Givenchy Xeryus Rouge is either a divisive, groundbreaking masterpiece or a cheap, outdated mess, depending on who you ask and, crucially, which formulation they’ve encountered. The original was pure molten sex; the current, a shadow of its former self, yet still manages a decent showing.
Perfume Parlour's budget version of Carolina Herrera 212 Men, that crisp green-and-clean classic. It captures the freshly-cut-grass opening and clean woody-musk base, just rendered flatter and with the original's already-average longevity trimmed.
Scent Profile
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find the modern formulation versatile enough for office wear, its spicy-sensual character and strong projection (of the vintage version) make it ideal for romantic dates or evening outings. It's too heavy for sport but can work for formal events if not over-sprayed.
Seasons
The crisp green cut-grass and clean musk are at their best in spring and summer, staying breathable and fresh, though they work through milder autumn days.
Occasions
Clean and inoffensive, it slots into office and casual daily wear effortlessly, with enough freshness for active days.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean woody, aromatic, green
Adds citrus and gardenia, drops cactus and cedar
Where to buy
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