XXY
XerjoffEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
XXY vs. Nanshe
Is XXY better than Nanshe?
XXY rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliYlang-YlangBergamotSandalwoodMusk
woodypowderycitrusiriswarm spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between XXY and Nanshe?
| XXY | Nanshe | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2008 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jacques Flori | Cécile Zarokian |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do XXY and Nanshe smell?
XXY
Woody
Powdery
Citrus
Earthy
Iris
Fresh Spicy
Patchouli
Aromatic
Nanshe
Powdery
Musky
Floral
Rose
Iris
Woody
Warm Spicy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do XXY and Nanshe share?
Top
PeachBergamotGrapefruit
Carrot SeedCardamomYuzuBergamot
Heart
IrisYlang-YlangBlack PepperJasmine
Rose.Floral NotesWater FruitYlang-YlangJasmine"
Base
PatchouliVanillaSandalwoodVetiverMuskLabdanum
Powdery NotesOrris RootMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
IrisYlang-YlangJasmine
Rose.Floral NotesYlang-YlangJasmine"
Citric Notes
BergamotGrapefruit
YuzuBergamot
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Cardamom
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do XXY and Nanshe work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, XXY or Nanshe?
| XXY | Nanshe | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about XXY and Nanshe?
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
If you want a quiet aquatic that whispers rather than shouts, Nanshe delivers. The carrot seed opening surprises, but the heart is where this fragrance lives, and the powdery finish keeps you coming.Nanshe
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