Ikon
| Edp | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2008 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Groove Xcape
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Which Should You Buy?
This used to be an absolute smash, a real dark horse offering luxury on a shoestring. Now? It's a genuine postcode lottery, with dodgy reformulated batches making it a total gamble. Proceed with caution - the original is a stunner, the new stuff is often rubbish.
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 | 9% | 4% |
| Floral | 4% | 9% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 7% | 3% |
| Sweet | 14% | 15% |
| Warm | 42% | 36% |
| Woody | 18% | 19% |
| Earthy | 18% | 19% |
| Animalic | 3% | 4% |
| Fresh | 12% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its warm, spicy, and smoky accords lend themselves well to evening wear and cooler climates, making it suitable for dates and formal events. While some find it office-friendly due to its moderate projection in certain formulations, others report it as too bold for daily wear, particularly if you land an original bottle.
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 Warm Spicy, Amber, Woody accords and Labdanum, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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