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    XO Brandy vs. Symposium

    XO Brandy by Navitus Parfums bottle

    XO Brandy

    Navitus Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2021
    Very similar
    Symposium by Theodoros Kalotinis bottle

    Symposium

    Theodoros Kalotinis
    Extrait de Parfum2022
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    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: XO Brandy vs. Symposium
    XO BrandySymposium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumExtrait de Parfum
    Launched20212022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerSidonie LancesseurTheodoros Kalotinis
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    XO Brandy

    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Almond
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Coffee

    Symposium

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Lavender
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    DavanaAlmondDates
    LavenderWoody Notes
    Heart
    CognacCoffeeHeliotropeCedarwood
    AmberVanillaPatchouliSaffronRed WineLabdanum
    Base
    Sugar CanePatchouli LeafTolu BalsamSandalwood
    Tonka BeanMuskIrisAmbergris

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: XO Brandy vs. Symposium
    XO BrandySymposium
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongstrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This fragrance doesn't ask permission. It arrives bold, sweet, and boozy, the kind of presence that turns heads before you've said a word. If you're looking for something quiet, keep walking.XO Brandy
    Rich without apology. The wine and saffron combination isn't subtle, it's a statement. If bold oriental compositions appeal to you, Symposium delivers with confidence and flair.Symposium