Xeryus
GivenchyEau de Toilette1986
Side by side
Xeryus vs. Enigme
Xeryus wears longer on skin, while Enigme projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Xeryus | Enigme | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 1986 | 1992 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Alberto Morillas | Alberto Morillas |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Xeryus
Aromatic
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Green
Floral
Citrus
Warm Spicy
Fresh
Enigme
Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Mossy
Powdery
Earthy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top—
BergamotLemonOrangeCorianderLavenderTarragon
Heart
CypressJuniper BerriesCarnationGeraniumCorianderPetitgrainCinnamon
CarnationCinnamonRoseJasmineGeranium
Base
OakmossBalsam FirLeatherVetiverAmberCedarIncenseMusk
OakmossSandalwoodBenzoinMuskLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanillaAmberTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Xeryus | Enigme | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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
This is one of those discontinued Pierre Cardin fragrances people keep stumbling onto and asking why this ever stopped being made. Alberto Morillas approached this like a real commission.Enigme