Xerjoff Xxy Elixir
3.9
Overall
Accords
fresh spicy
amber
citrus
aromatic
musky
woody
floral
powdery
vanilla
sweet
Notes Pyramid
Top
Calabrian bergamotPepperCalabrian BergamotGrapefruitPeach
Heart
Sichuan PepperLavenderPink PepperVetiverPatchouliGeraniumelemiFlorentine IrisJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base
AmbroxanCedarLabdanumHaitian VetiverMuskMysore SandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Community Verdict
Pros & Cons
- ✅ A modern classic. Much better than most of the modern designer releases that lean candy-sweet and borderline unisex.
- ✅ Great scent profile with a fresh, spicy character that feels vibrant and well-balanced. Performance is excellent, with longevity exceeding 10 hours, along with strong projection and noticeable sillage.
- ✅ Instant classic. It's only hated because people over spray it. I like it because of how strong and long lasting it is.
- ✅ The combination of the two facets works really well. Sharp, acidic, citrussy top, with a subtle, mature vanillic iris and sandalwood underneath.
- ❌ The biggest problem is that Sauvage has become extremely overused. Because so many people wear it, it has lost much of its originality and can give the impression of smelling like everyone else.
- ❌ Foul stench! Made my husband scrub it off. He didn't like it at all and I absolutely hated it. Smells like an old man who peed his pants and tried to cover it up.
- ❌ Mainly a very strong and dominant synthetic dry wood plus random spicy notes mix. ... This is not pleasant on my skin at all, makes me even a bit dizzy every time I catch the scent.
- ❌ It’s not quite as spicy as I hoped... it’s much sweeter, less traditionally masculine and fruitier.
