XXY
XerjoffEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
XXY vs. Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
XXY peaks in fall, while Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| XXY | Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | Thierry Wasser |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
XXY
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Earthy
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau
Citrus
Vanilla
Powdery
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Aromatic
White Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
PeachBergamotGrapefruit
BergamotGrapefruitOrangeNeroli
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangBlack PepperJasmine
IrisHyacinthJasmineFreesiaRoseLily of the Valley
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodVetiverMuskLabdanum
VanilleTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| XXY | Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The iris in XXY presents a compelling contradiction. Its powdery quality emerges first, soft and approachable, but beneath that surface lies something sharper, more clinical.XXY
This flanker takes the Shalimar DNA and strips it down to something lighter, but make no mistake, the vanilla and tonka still anchor this in warmth. It's a bright, elegant start.Guerlain Shalimar Parfum Initial L'Eau