A spicy-woody fougere anchored by pimento and cedar, embodying 90s masculine confidence with Givenchy's characteristic warmth.
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Sensory Profile
Composition
Concentration Eau de Toilette
Style Designer
Notable Ingredients
red pimento kumquat cedar sandalwood tarragon african geranium white musk
Olfactory Structure
Family Fougere
Evolution Moderate
Sillage 6/10
Character
Moods
sensual bold sophisticated
Season
Autumn Winter
Occasion
EveningThematic Territory
A spicy-woody fougere that captures mid-90s masculine confidence through peppery warmth and cedar richness
Era & Context
Modern
Released at the peak of the 90s powerhouse era, Xeryus Rouge represented Givenchy's bid for mainstream masculine appeal. Its spicy-woody warmth competed directly with the sweet-fresh wave that would soon dominate, making it a transitional scent between 80s power and 90s minimalism.
Spiritual Links
Influences
Absorbed from
Givenchy Pi Shared DNA in the warm-spicy Givenchy masculine lineage emphasizing cedar and sweetness
Influenced
Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum The warm spicy-woody masculine template that Givenchy later refined into a more modern silhouette
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