John Varvatos XX Elixir
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Side by side
John Varvatos XX Elixir vs. Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| John Varvatos XX Elixir | Scandal Pour Homme Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Elixir | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2024 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux | Quentin Bisch, Nathalie Gracia-Cetto, Christophe Raynaud |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
John Varvatos XX Elixir
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Leather
Rum
Animalic
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Scandal Pour Homme Absolu
Woody
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Balsamic
Sweet
Nutty
Powdery
Amber
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Red GingerDavanaBergamot
MirabelleMirabelle plum
Heart
RumGeraniumBlack iris
Chestnut
Base
LeatherTonka BeanCedarwood
Sandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| John Varvatos XX Elixir | Scandal Pour Homme Absolu | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
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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
Mirabelle, chestnut, and sandalwood sounds like a dessert menu, and that is essentially what this fragrance delivers. The Absolu concentration means it sits close and lasts long, so apply accordingly.Scandal Pour Homme Absolu