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    Side by side

    Xeryus Rouge vs. XO Extraordinary for Men

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    Xeryus Rouge rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while XO Extraordinary for Men projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Xeryus Rouge vs. XO Extraordinary for Men
    Xeryus RougeXO Extraordinary for Men
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19952017
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerAnnick MenardoJean-Charles Niel
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Xeryus Rouge

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Musky

    XO Extraordinary for Men

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Musky
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Green CactusTarragon
    CypressCardamomMandarin Orange
    Heart
    AllspiceGeranium
    GingerAllspiceRed Berries
    Base
    SandalwoodCedarCedarwoodWhite Musk
    Pink PepperWhite MuskSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Xeryus Rouge vs. XO Extraordinary for Men
    Xeryus RougeXO Extraordinary for Men
    Score4/53/5
    Longevity6-10 hours2-4 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The cactus-pepper opening is the divide. You either lean in or you don't. Once cedar takes over, everyone comes around. This is an oriental for people who like to argue first and agree later.Xeryus Rouge
    Ted Baker doesn't do loud. This one opens sharp, citrus and cypress, then a slow burn of ginger and cardamom that settles into warm wood. It projects modestly and stays close to the skin.XO Extraordinary for Men