Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Warm Spicy
100%
Woody
82%
Aromatic
80%
Fresh Spicy
75%
Green
62%
Powdery
60%
Citrus
60%
Musky
52%
Fresh
52%
Herbal
51%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Warm Spicy, Woody, and Aromatic) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Warm Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Warm Spicy, Woody, Aromatic, and Fresh Spicy among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
Xeryus RougebyGivenchyis a Amber Fougere fragrance for men.Xeryus Rougewas launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Cactus, Chinese Orange and Tarragon; middle notes are Pimento, African Geranium and Cedar; base notes are Sandalwood, Cedar and White Musk.Xeryus ( named after Greek god) in red version became deeper and more sensual. This is the first oriental perfume for men by Givenchy.
Top notes are fresh and green thanks to kumquat, cactus and tarragon. The warm perfumed heart is made of cedar needles, red pimento and African pelargonium, which adds a spicy or even hot nuance to the composition. The base is precious and austere: cedar, sandalwood, white musk, grey amber. The perfume was created by Annick Menardo in 1995.
Top notes are fresh and green thanks to kumquat, cactus and tarragon. The warm perfumed heart is made of cedar needles, red pimento and African pelargonium, which adds a spicy or even hot nuance to the composition. The base is precious and austere: cedar, sandalwood, white musk, grey amber. The perfume was created by Annick Menardo in 1995.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is Xeryus Rouge office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.