Selexion 2026 EDT

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The X Code

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Selexion The X Code is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2026. The X Code opens with Bergamot and Pepper, settles into a heart of Leather, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, and Amber. Selexion's The X Code carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you're after a properly grown-up scent that means business, The X Code is your ticket. This isn't for the faint-hearted, it's a bold statement that backs up its swagger with serious depth.
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The X Code Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot50%
Pepper50%
Heartas listed
Cedar33%
Leather33%
Patchouli33%
Baseas listed
Amber33%
Musk33%
Woody Notes33%

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
Beast (10+h)
Projection
Room-filling
Intensity
Potent

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With its bold, woody-spicy character, this scent is perhaps a bit much for a conservative office environment, though some find it acceptable for special work occasions. It truly shines on a date or formal evening, creating a memorable and sophisticated impression. While versatile enough for smart casual wear, its intensity makes it unsuitable for active sports.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • 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

The X Code kicks off with a sharp, zesty bergamot layered over a keen, peppery spice, creating an immediate and invigorating presence. This quickly settles into a rich and rugged heart of worn leather, bolstered by the dry woods of cedar and an earthy, intriguing patchouli. The dry down is all about masculine warmth, with deep woody tones, a clean musk, and a comforting amber that lingers with impressive longevity. It's a scent that evolves, revealing new facets as the day progresses.

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