Xeryus
GivenchyEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Xeryus vs. Itasca
Is Xeryus better than Itasca?
Xeryus peaks in winter, while Itasca belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
Juniper BerriesBalsam FirGeraniumVetiverAmberIncense
aromaticwoodyfresh spicycitruswarm spicy
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The essentials
What's different between Xeryus and Itasca?
| Xeryus | Itasca | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1986 | 2010 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Lucien Ferrero |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Xeryus and Itasca smell?
Xeryus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Floral
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Itasca
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Balsamic
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Conifer
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Xeryus and Itasca share?
Top—
Juniper BerriesNeroliGrapefruitMandarin OrangeMarigold
Heart
CypressJuniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCorianderPetitgrainCinnamon
NutmegGeraniumClary SageCloveTonka Bean
Base
OakmossBalsam FirLeatherVetiverAmberCedarIncenseMusk
Red PineVetiverBalsam FirResinous NotesIncenseMyrrhCedarwoodAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Juniper BerriesCorianderCinnamon
NutmegJuniper BerriesClove
Balsamic Notes
Balsam FirIncense
Balsam FirIncense
Floral Notes
CarnationGeranium
GeraniumMarigold
Woody Notes
CypressCedar
Red PineCedarwood
Citric Notes
Petitgrain
NeroliGrapefruit
Amber
Amber
Amber
Green Notes
Vetiver
Vetiver
Where they fit
When and where do Xeryus and Itasca work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Xeryus or Itasca?
| Xeryus | Itasca | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Xeryus and Itasca?
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
The spiced vetiver and red pine give Itasca an aromatic depth that feels genuine and lived-in. It's woodland, real woodland, the kind that gets under your skin.Itasca
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