John Varvatos XX Elixir
John VarvatosElixir2025
Side by side
John Varvatos XX Elixir vs. Boss Bottled Elixir
Boss Bottled Elixir projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| John Varvatos XX Elixir | Boss Bottled Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2023 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Annick Menardo, Suzy Le Helley |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
John Varvatos XX Elixir
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Leather
Rum
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Boss Bottled Elixir
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Patchouli
Oriental
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Red GingerDavanaBergamot
FrankincenseCardamom
Heart
RumGeraniumBlack iris
PatchouliVetiver
Base
LeatherTonka BeanCedarwood
Labdanum absoluteCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| John Varvatos XX Elixir | Boss Bottled Elixir | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Leather and rum come together with real skill in this composition. The leather reads smooth, the rum adds genuine warmth, and the tonka bean keeps everything from getting too heavy.John Varvatos XX Elixir
This is the least safe Boss Bottled release in years. Frankincense and cardamom do not politely coexist here, they argue, and that tension is the point. Either it works for you or it does not.Boss Bottled Elixir