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    Side by side

    IL vs. Xeryus Rouge

    IL by Lancetti bottle

    IL

    Lancetti
    Eau de Toilette1990
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    IL rates higher with the community, while Xeryus Rouge wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: IL vs. Xeryus Rouge
    ILXeryus Rouge
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched19901995
    GenderMaleMale
    Perfumer—Annick Menardo
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    IL

    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Citrus
    Earthy
    Musky
    Lavender
    Mossy

    Xeryus Rouge

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Fresh Spicy
    Green
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Musky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotBasilNeroliLavenderArtemisiaAnise
    Green CactusTarragon
    Heart
    CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFougère Notes
    AllspiceGeranium
    Base
    LeatherMossVetiverCedarMuskAmber
    SandalwoodCedarCedarwoodWhite Musk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: IL vs. Xeryus Rouge
    ILXeryus Rouge
    Score4.5/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    No. IL isn't a wallflower, but it's not going to beat you over the head either. The sillage stays close, drawing people in rather than announcing itself.IL
    The cactus-pepper opening is the divide. You either lean in or you don't. Once cedar takes over, everyone comes around. This is an oriental for people who like to argue first and agree later.Xeryus Rouge