CactusOpens with
PimentoHeart
SandalwoodDries down to
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Givenchy · Sold as masculine
Xeryus Rouge
The quiet intensity of an early evening stroll through a garden where the sun's warmth lingers on the skin, and the air is filled with the rich scent of earth and spices.
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Xeryus RougePremium · $100–250
39%Similar accords, often for lessAdventure · DavidoffBudget tier, under $40 · shares pimento, cedar and white musk8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 1995 by Givenchy and crafted by perfumer Annick Ménardo, Xeryus Rouge is a complex Oriental Fougère that weaves together warm spices, woody notes, and aromatic freshness. The fragrance opens with the unexpected contrast of cactus and Chinese orange, adding an earthy green depth to the composition. Tarragon and pimento bring a fresh spicy warmth, while African geranium introduces a subtle floral note. Cedar and sandalwood form a rich base that is anchored by white musk, creating a scent that feels both grounded and enigmatic.
For best results, apply Xeryus Rouge to pulse points and let it settle for a few minutes before going about your day. The base notes bloom gradually, so a lighter application allows the warmth and complexity to unfold naturally without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — Xeryus Rouge, Givenchy
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Annick Ménardo
Three decades at FirmenichAnnick Ménardo is a French perfumer who has worked for the fragrance house Firmenich since 1991, building a long career within one of the industry's major laboratories.
The Xeryus line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Givenchy
More from the house · founded 1952 · France
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The originalXeryus RougeGivenchy · Premium · $100–250Davidoff · 2008AdventureShares Pimento, Cedar and White muskunder $40★ 3.90 (1,567)39%Match
Hugo Boss · 2005Boss In Motion GreenShares Pimento, Cedar and Sandalwood$40–100★ 4.12 (129)41%Match
Zara · 2018Gardens In The Desert SandShares Pimento and Sandalwoodunder $40★ 3.80 (30)39%Match
Zara · 2018Calm LakeShares Pimento and Cedarunder $40★ 3.90 (10)
With Givenchy Tokyo Mystery
Adds marine; shares cedar.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 9%.