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    Symposium vs. XO Brandy

    Symposium by Theodoros Kalotinis bottle

    Symposium

    Theodoros Kalotinis
    Extrait de Parfum2022
    Very similar
    XO Brandy by Navitus Parfums bottle

    XO Brandy

    Navitus Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2021
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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: Symposium vs. XO Brandy
    SymposiumXO Brandy
    ConcentrationExtrait de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20222021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerTheodoros KalotinisSidonie Lancesseur
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Symposium

    Amber
    Vanilla
    Woody
    Warm Spicy
    Lavender
    Balsamic
    Powdery
    Sweet

    XO Brandy

    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Fruity
    Almond
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Coffee

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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