Givenchy 1995 EDT

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Xeryus Rouge

by Annick Menardo

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Givenchy Xeryus Rouge is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1995, created by Annick Menardo. Xeryus Rouge opens with Cactus, Orange, and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Allspice, Cedar, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Givenchy's Xeryus Rouge carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

Givenchy Xeryus Rouge is either a divisive, groundbreaking masterpiece or a cheap, outdated mess, depending on who you ask and, crucially, which formulation they’ve encountered.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.
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Xeryus Rouge Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cactus43%
Orange32%
Tarragon25%
Heartas listed
Allspice42%
Geranium33%
Cedar24%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood54%
Musk46%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a vibrant, unusual opening burst of succulent cactus and juicy orange, sharpened by a hint of tarragon's aromatic greenness. This then melts into a warm, gently spiced heart of pimento and geranium, before settling into a rich, woody-musky base of creamy sandalwood. The 'red' identity isn't just marketing; it oozes from the scent profile.

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