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    Xeryus vs. Millesime 1849

    Xeryus by Givenchy bottle

    Xeryus

    Givenchy
    Eau de Toilette1986
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Xeryus peaks in winter, while Millesime 1849 belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Xeryus vs. Millesime 1849
    XeryusMillesime 1849
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched19862023
    GenderMaleUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto Morillas—
    Best seasonWinterFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Xeryus

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Floral
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Fresh

    Millesime 1849

    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Yellow Floral
    Sweet
    White Floral
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top—
    Calabrian BergamotCypressGrapefruitLemon
    Heart
    CypressJuniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCorianderPetitgrainCinnamon
    Bulgarian RoseIrisJasminum AuriculatumTurkish RoseYlang-Ylang
    Base
    OakmossBalsam FirLeatherVetiverAmberCedarIncenseMusk
    FrankincenseBay LeafThymeOudSandalwoodTexas Cedar

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Xeryus vs. Millesime 1849
    XeryusMillesime 1849
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a proper 1986 powerhouse. If you want something that announces itself without asking permission, you've found it. The carnation-cypress heart gives it that slightly spicy.Xeryus
    Millésime 1849 is Creed channeling old-world elegance without resorting to nostalgia. The floral heart provides a classic depth that most modern ouds lack.Millesime 1849